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Security+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition (SYO-101)
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by Mike Pastore and Emmett Dulaney
Sales Rank: 267641
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$4.99
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Paperback: 656 pages
Publisher: Sybex; 2 edition August 3, 2004
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0782143504
ISBN-13: 978-0782143508
Product Dimensions:
9 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
Product Description
Here's the book you need to prepare for CompTIA's Security+ exam. This updated edition of the best-selling Security+ Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates and aspiring IT security professionals. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide" selection in the 2003 CertCities Readers Choice Awards, this book provides:
* Clear and concise information on crucial security topics
* Practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience
* Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and electronic flashcards
You'll also find authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including:
* General Security Concepts
* Communication Security
* Infrastructure Security
* Basics of Cryptography
* Operational and Organizational Security
Look to Sybex for the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's competitive IT marketplace.
This book has been reviewed and approved as CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC). Students derive a number of important study advantages with CAQC materials, including coverage of all exam objectives, implementation of important instructional design principles, and instructional reviews that help students assess their learning comprehension and readiness for the exam.
Back Cover Copy
Here's the book you need to prepare for CompTIA's Security+ exam. This updated edition of the best-selling Security+ Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates and aspiring IT security professionals. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide" selection in the 2003 CertCities Readers Choice Awards, this book provides:
- Clear and concise information on crucial security topics
- Practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience
- Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and electronic flashcards
You'll also find authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including: - General Security Concepts
- Communication Security
- Infrastructure Security
- Basics of Cryptography
- Operational and Organizational Security
Look to Sybex for the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive IT marketplace.
This book has been reviewed and approved as CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC). Students derive a number of important study advantages with CAQC materials, including coverage of all exam objectives, implementation of important instructional design principles, and instructional reviews that help students assess their learning comprehension and readiness for the exam.
Customer Reviews & Comments
I passed the test with a 836. This is midway between the passing cutoff (764) and the maximum score (900). Context for this review: I have no background in InfoSec. However I have been a network engineer since 1996 and have earned the following certs: CNE, MCSE, ASE (Compaq Proliant servers), CCNA, CCDA, A+, and two from 3Com (wireless and IP Telephony). Your background is likely to be different so please read my comments with that in mind. This book is on CompTIA's Authorized Quality Curriculum list for this test and I think it deserves to be. However, because there were several questions on the test that the book did not cover I rate this book 4 stars. If you are new to InfoSec you may want to use the training strategy that has worked for me now, and before, to learn and certify into a field new to me: Read a good introductory hands-on book, then read a certification study guide, finally read a quick review book. This strategy gives me three points of view and heavily reinforces the learning. Remember, it's not just about passing a test. It's about being competent in the field. If this strategy appeals to you a good intro book is Matthew Strebe's "Network Security JumpStart" published by Sybex in 2002, ISBN 0-7821-4120-X. This is not a hands-on book but Security+ does not test for hands-on abilities (it's conceptual). The quick review book I used is "Security+ FastPass" published by Sybex in 2004. ISBN 0-7821-4359-8. Caution: The FastPass book gets asymmetric cryptology and public/private keys wrong (the Study Guide gets it right; also goto rsalabs.com and click Crypto FAQ). I hope you find these comments useful. Dennis Duffy, MBA and Network Engineer
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Security+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition (SYO-101)
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