Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Fifth Edition

Conklin, Wm. Arthur; White, Greg; Cothren, Chuck; Davis, Roger L.; Williams, Dwayne

ISBN 10: 1260026019 / ISBN 13: 9781260026016

Editore: McGraw Hill, 2018

pp. 848. Codice articolo 26378375930

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Fully updated computer security essentials—quality approved by CompTIA

Learn IT security fundamentals while getting complete coverage of the objectives for the latest release of CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-501. This thoroughly revised, full-color textbook discusses communication, infrastructure, operational security, attack prevention, disaster recovery, computer forensics, and much more. Written by a pair of highly respected security educators, Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+® and Beyond, Fifth Edition (Exam SY0-501) will help you pass the exam and become a CompTIA certified computer security expert.

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

The CD-ROM features:

•Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter or exam objective

•PDF copy of the book

Each chapter includes:

•Learning objectives

•Real-world examples

•Try This! and Cross Check exercises

•Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings

•Exam Tips

•End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects

Informazioni sugli autori: Wm. Arthur Conklin (Houston, TX), Security+, CISSP, is an Assistant Professor in the Information and Logistics Technology department at the University of Houston. In addition to his PhD, Mr. Conklin has a MBA from UTSA, and two graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Dr. Conklins interests are information security, systems theory, and secure software design.

Greg White (San Antonio, TX), CompTIA Security+, CISSP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. White is the Director of the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security at UTSA.

Chuck Cothren is a Research Scientist at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) and currently serves on the Information Security Associations Alamo Chapter Board of Directors. Mr. Cothren has a wide array of security experience including performing controlled penetration testing, network security policies, computer intrusion forensics, and computer training. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and has co-authored other McGraw-Hill/Osborne titles. Mr. Cothren holds a B.S. in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University.

Roger L. Davis is a Senior Internal Audit Manager at NuSkin Enterprises and is responsible for evaluating global business operations in over 35 countries. He is a retired Air Force Colonel with over 20 years of military and information security experience. Mr. Davis is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science from George Washington University.

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Titolo: Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA ...
Casa editrice: McGraw Hill
Data di pubblicazione: 2018
Condizione: New
Edizione: quinta edizione o successive