CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Cert Guide (Certification Guide)

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Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification helps you prepare to succeed on the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam by directly addressing the exam’s objectives as stated by CompTIA. Leading instructor and cybersecurity professional Lewis Heuermann shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

This complete study package includes

Complete coverage of the exam objectives and a test-preparation routine designed to help you pass the examsDo I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each sectionChapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughlyThe powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reportsAn online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapterA final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategiesStudy plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.

This study guide helps you master all the topics on the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, deepening your knowledge of

General Security Concepts: Security controls, security concepts, change management process, cryptographic solutionsThreats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations: Threat actors and motivations, attack surfaces, types of vulnerabilities, indicators of malicious activity, mitigation techniquesSecurity Architecture: Security implications of architecture models, secure enterprise infrastructure, protect data, resilience and recovery in security architectureSecurity Operations: Security techniques to computing resources, security implications, vulnerability management, monitoring concepts, enterprise capabilities to enhance security, access management, automation related to secure operations, incident response activitiesSecurity Program Management and Oversight: Security governance, risk management, third-party risk assessment and management, security compliance, audits and assessments, security awareness practices

From the Publisher

Who Should Read This Book?

This book is for anyone who wants to start or advance a career in computer security. Readers of this book may range from persons taking a Security+ course to individuals already in the field who want to keep their skills sharp or perhaps retain their job due to a company policy mandating that they take the Security+ exam. Some professionals who work for the Department of Defense (DoD) or have privileged access to DoD systems are required to become Security+ certified as per DoD directive 8570.01-Manual.

This book is also designed for people who plan on taking additional security-related exams after the CompTIA Security+ exam. The book is designed in such a way to offer an easy transition to future exam studies.

Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam success with this complete study package

Practice Tests

The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports.

Exam Voucher Available

As a CompTIA Authorized Partner, Pearson IT Certification provides you with a discount code to save 10% off the non-member CompTIA basic exam voucher.

Flash Cards

Online, interactive Flash Cards help you drill on Key Terms by chapter

Study Resources

Complete your test preparation for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam with:

Study plan suggestions and templatesGlossaryAnd more!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson IT Certification
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 22, 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 768 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0138293082
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0138293086
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 1.5 x 9.13 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Official Cert Guide
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