Fully updated computer security essentials—mapped to the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam

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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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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