| | |  | Osborne-McGraw-Hill | Home » » » » Principles of Computer Security, CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Second Edition (Mike Meyers' Computer Skills) | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | Essential Skills for a Successful IT Security Career
Learn the fundamentals of computer and information security while getting complete coverage of all the objectives for the latest release of CompTIA's Security+ certification exam. This instructive, full-color guide discusses communication, infrastructure, operational security, and methods for preventing attacks. Written and edited by leaders in the field, Principles of Computer Security, Second Edition will help you pass the CompTIA Security+ exam and become an IT security expert. Learn how to: - Ensure operational and organizational security
- Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs)
- Secure remote access, wireless, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications
- Defend against network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing
- Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues
- Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, and time bombs
- Understand secure software development requirements
- Enable disaster recovery and business continuity
- Implement risk, change, and privilege management measures
- Handle computer forensics and incident response
The CD-ROM features: - One full practice exam
- Complete electronic book
Each chapter includes: - Learning objectives
- Photographs and illustrations
- Real-world examples
- Try This! and Cross Check exercises
- Key terms highlighted
- Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings
- Exam Tips
- End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects
Wm. Arthur Conklin, Ph.D., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, is an assistant professor in the Information and Logistics Technology Department at the University of Houston. Greg White, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Contributing authors: Dwayne Williams, Roger Davis, and Chuck Cothren. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Wm. Arthur Conklin | | Paperback:
| 730 pages | | Publisher:
| McGraw-Hill Osborne Media | | Publication Date:
| December 18, 2009 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0071633758 | | Product Length:
| 10.7 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.3 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 3.15 pounds | | Package Length:
| 10.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Making Security+ FunMar 24, 2010
By Mike Meyers
We teach hundreds of students in Security+ every year and this is the book we use to teach our courses. Conklin and crew have vast experience yet approach the "light touch - not too deep" aspect of Security+ with a perfect blend of technical nerdiness countered with easy reading. While it might be a bit of a stretch to say they make Security+ fun, I can say that they make Security+ approachable, readable - and most importantly TEACHABLE. Something no one else has yet done in my opinion.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
security principlesAug 15, 2010
By ltescum
This is an excellent edition period! Easy to read and understand. The text is clear and concise. Compared to the earlier version, the topics are set up the in the same format with additional information. If you are like me and your class is working out of the former version don't be afraid to purchase this book. I highly recommend this book if you want to understand anything about network security.
 Principles of Computer Security, CompTIA Security+ and BeyondMay 14, 2012
By Kathleen Demps
Very good book. Easy to read and follow. Lots of information. Some chapters are lighter read than others and the chapters reference each other. The quizzes do reinforce the information in the chapters. Overall great book purchase.
Great for Studying Breadth or DepthJun 11, 2011
By John
These authors know their stuff and this understanding is reflected with the elegance of this book.
This book is a great balance between Breadth and Depth. For those who just need the certificate as a graduation requirement or an extra boost, this book allows you do be able to pass without intense, painful effort.
For those of us that want to make a career out of computer security, it goes in-depth enough to satisfy the craving for knowledge.
The lab projects are for those who want to especially go in-depth. Some of the lab projects are not realistic to do if you are studying on your own without networking equipment.
The only complaints I have are:
1) Sometimes the wording in the book was ambiguous so it was harder to pick the correct answer for the Multiple Choice Quiz.
2) The CD only had a whole quiz and did not have the chapter quizzes. It would have been extremely useful to be able to take the test alongside the chapter quizzes. It's not a big deal because the chapter quizzes are available online. It just would have been nice to have them all in one place.
I would recommend reading this book alongside the latest edition of "Hacking for Dummies" as the two compliment each other and reinforce understanding.
If you need any book for the CompTIA Security+ exam, I would recommend this one.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Received it just as described.Sep 05, 2011
By Al
Received it just as described. The book is in the condition I expected it to be in. I would purchase from this supplier in the future.
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