Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601)

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learn it security fundamentals while getting complete coverage of the objectives for the latest release of comptia security+ certification exam sy0-601. this thoroughly revised, full-color textbook covers how to secure hardware, systems, and software. it addresses new threats and cloud environments, and provides additional coverage of governance, risk, compliance, and much more. written by a team of highly respected security educators, Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601) will help you become a CompTIA-certified computer security expert while also preparing you for a successful career.

find out how to:

• Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security
• Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs)
• Secure remote access, wireless networks, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
• Authenticate users and lock down mobile devices
• Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications
• Prevent network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing
• Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits
• Manage e-mail, instant messaging, and web security
• Explore secure software development requirements
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity measures
• Handle computer forensics and incident response
• Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues

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