Comptia Security+ Practice Tests - Exam Sy0-501

1,000 Challenging practice questions for Exam SY0-501CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests provides invaluable practice for candidates preparing for Exam SY0-501. Covering 100% of exam objectives, this book provides 1,000 practice questions to help you test your knowledge and maximize your performance well in advance of exam day. Whether used alone or as a companion to the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, these questions help reinforce what you know while revealing weak areas while there's still time to review. Six unique practice tests plus one bonus practice exam cover threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities; technologies and tools; architecture and design; identity and access management; risk management; and cryptography and PKI to give you a comprehensive preparation resource. Receive one year of FREE access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, to help you prepare with superior study tools that allow you to gauge your readiness and avoid surprises on exam day.The CompTIA Security+ certification is internationally-recognized as validation of security knowledge and skills. The exam tests your ability to install and configure secure applications, networks, and devices; analyze, respond to, and mitigate threats; and operate within applicable policies, laws, and regulations. This book provides the practice you need to pass with flying colors.* Master all six CompTIA Security+ objective domains* Test your knowledge with 1,000 challenging practice questions* Identify areas in need of further review* Practice test-taking strategies to go into the exam with confidenceThe job market for information security professionals is thriving, and will only expand as threats become more sophisticated and more numerous. Employers need proof of a candidate's qualifications, and the CompTIA Security+ certification shows that you've mastered security fundamentals in both concept and practice. If you're ready to take on the challenge of defending the world's data, CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests is an essential resource for thorough exam preparation.

List of contents

Introduction xvChapter 1 Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities 1Chapter 2 Technologies and Tools 37Chapter 3 Architecture and Design 75Chapter 4 Identity and Access Management 111Chapter 5 Risk Management 131Chapter 6 Cryptography and PKI 163Chapter 7 Practice Test 195Appendix Answers to Practice Tests 215Chapter 1: Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities 216Chapter 2: Technologies and Tools 238Chapter 3: Architecture and Design 267Chapter 4: Identity and Access Management 293Chapter 5: Risk Management 309Chapter 6: Cryptography and PKI 339Chapter 7: Practice Test 368Index 391

About the author

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

S. Russell Christy, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, A+, Network+, Server+, is a Technical Trainer in Memphis, Tenn., delivering traditional and online classroom learning for adults, covering a wide variety of products. He specializes in Computer Maintenance and Network and Security; Microsoft Office applications; and Web and Print Design. For over 20 years he has deployed new desktops and operating systems, servers, network hardware and software, while simultaneously troubleshooting various hardware and software issues. Chuck Easttom is CEO and Chief Trainer for CEC-Security, which specializes in IT security training and CISP and Security+ exam preparation. He has over 18 years in the IT industry, 10 years teaching and training, and has authored 15 published books.

Summary

1,000 Challenging practice questions for Exam SY0-501

CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests provides invaluable practice for candidates preparing for Exam SY0-501. Covering 100% of exam objectives, this book provides 1,000 practice questions to help you test your knowledge and maximize your performance well in advance of exam day. Whether used alone or as a companion to the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, these questions help reinforce what you know while revealing weak areas while there's still time to review. Six unique practice tests plus one bonus practice exam cover threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities; technologies and tools; architecture and design; identity and access management; risk management; and cryptography and PKI to give you a comprehensive preparation resource. Receive one year of FREE access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, to help you prepare with superior study tools that allow you to gauge your readiness and avoid surprises on exam day.

The CompTIA Security+ certification is internationally-recognized as validation of security knowledge and skills. The exam tests your ability to install and configure secure applications, networks, and devices; analyze, respond to, and mitigate threats; and operate within applicable policies, laws, and regulations. This book provides the practice you need to pass with flying colors.
* Master all six CompTIA Security+ objective domains
* Test your knowledge with 1,000 challenging practice questions
* Identify areas in need of further review
* Practice test-taking strategies to go into the exam with confidence
The job market for information security professionals is thriving, and will only expand as threats become more sophisticated and more numerous. Employers need proof of a candidate's qualifications, and the CompTIA Security+ certification shows that you've mastered security fundamentals in both concept and practice. If you're ready to take on the challenge of defending the world's data, CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests is an essential resource for thorough exam preparation.

Product details

• Authors: S Russel Christy, S. Russell Christy, S. Russell/ Easttom Christy, Chuck Easttom
• Publisher: Sybex Uitgeverij
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2018
• EAN: 9781119416920
• ISBN: 978-1-119-41692-0
• No. of pages: 456
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Application software; Informatik, Prüfungsvorbereitung, Zertifizierung, computer science, test prep, Comptia, Zertifizierung f. MSCE u. Novell, Certification (MSCE, Novell, etc.), Networking / Security, Netzwerke / Sicherheit