Author: Linda K. Lavender

Security Essentials is written for individuals wishing to pursue a career in information technology with a specific focus on information security, securing computer networks, hardening devices, and encryption. The text provides baseline information to help individuals develop and master skills expected of entry-level security technicians, as well as information needed for employment. The text is designed for those with prior experience in computer maintenance and networking but is written with the novice in mind. Presented in an easy-to-understand format, the text meets the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 objectives and helps prepare the reader for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam.

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Abbreviated Contents

Security Essentials, Textbook

• Front Matter
• 1 - Introduction to Information Security
• 2 - Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
• 3 - Security Evaluation
• 4 - Managing User Security
• 5 - Physical Security
• 6 - Device Security
• 7 - Application Development and Security
• 8 - Mobile Devices and Embedded Systems
• 9 - Introduction to Cryptography
• 10 - Public Key Infrastructure
• 11 - Command-Line Interface Management
• 12 - Secure Network Design
• 13 - Secure Network Administration
• 14 - Wireless Network Security
• 15 - Cloud Computing
• 16 - Governance, Risk, and Compliance
• 17 - Incident Response and Digital Forensics
• 18 - Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• 19 - Employment and Soft Skills
• Appendix A CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Exam Correlation Chart
• Appendix B ASCII Characters
• Appendix C CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Acronym List
• Appendix D Number Conversion Table
• Glossary
• Index