CompTIA Security_ Deluxe Study Guide_ SY0-201 - Emmett Dulaney [0]
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Introduction
Assessment Test
Answers to Assessment Test
Chapter 1 - General Security Concepts
Understanding Information Security
Understanding the Goals of Information Security
Comprehending the Security Process
Authentication Issues to Consider
Distinguishing between Security Topologies
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 2 - Identifying Potential Risks
Calculating Attack Strategies
Recognizing Common Attacks
Identifying TCP/IP Security Concerns
Understanding Software Exploitation
Understanding OVAL
Surviving Malicious Code
Understanding Social Engineering
Introducing Auditing Processes and Files
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 3 - Infrastructure and Connectivity
Understanding Infrastructure Security
Understanding the Different Network Infrastructure Devices
Monitoring and Diagnosing Networks
Securing Workstations and Servers
Understanding Mobile Devices
Understanding Remote Access
Securing Internet Connections
Understanding Network Protocols
The Basics of Cabling, Wires, and Communications
Employing Removable Storage
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 4 - Monitoring Activity and Intrusion Detection
Monitoring the Network
Understanding Intrusion Detection Systems
Working with Wireless Systems
Understanding Instant Messaging’s Features
Working with 8.3 File Naming
Understanding Protocol Analyzers
Understanding Signal Analysis and Intelligence
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 5 - Implementing and Maintaining a Secure Network
Overview of Network Security Threats
Defining Security Baselines
Hardening the OS and NOS
Hardening Network Devices
Hardening Applications
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 6 - Securing the Network and Environment
Understanding Physical and Network Security
Understanding Business Continuity Planning
Developing Policies, Standards, and Guidelines
Working with Security Standards and ISO 17799
Classifying Information
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Lab
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 7 - Cryptography Basics, Methods, and Standards
An Overview of Cryptography
Understanding Cryptographic Algorithms
Using Cryptographic Systems
Using Public Key Infrastructure
Preparing for Cryptographic Attacks
Understanding Cryptography Standards and Protocols
Understanding Key Management and the Key Life Cycle
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 8 - Security Policies and Procedures
Understanding Business Continuity
Reinforcing Vendor Support
Generating Policies and Procedures
Enforcing Privilege Management
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 9 - Security Administration
Understanding Security Management
Simplifying Security Administration
Understanding Security Awareness and Education
Staying on Top of Security
Regulating Privacy and Security
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Appendix A - Security Administrator’s Troubleshooting Guide
Appendix B - Workbook Exercises
Appendix C - Security+ Acronym List
Appendix D - About the Companion CD
Glossary
Index
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