Comptia Security+ Exam Cram - Softcover

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Diane Barrett

is a professor in the Network Security and Computer Forensics programs at the University of Advancing Technology. She has authored several security and forensic books. Diane belongs to the local chapters of several security user groups, including HTCIA and InfraGard. She was also a volunteer for ISSA’s (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) Generally Accepted Information Security Principles (GAISP) in the Ethical Practices Working Group. She holds about 15 industry certifications, including CISSP, ISSMP, and Security+. Diane received her master’s of science degree in computer technology, with a specialization in information security, from Capella University.

Kalani K. Hausman, CISSP, CISA, CISM, GHSC, is an author, teacher, and information technology implementer with more than 20 years’ experience specializing in IT governance, enterprise architecture, regulatory compliance, and enterprise security management. His experience includes medium to large-scale globally deployed networks in governmental, higher-education, health-care, and corporate settings. He is active within the FBI InfraGard, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and ISSA and is currently employed as the Assistant Commandant for IT at Texas A&M University.

Martin Weiss is a manager of information security gurus at RSA, The Security Division of EMC, helping organizations accelerate their business by solving their most complex and sensitive security challenges. He is also on the board of directors for the Connecticut chapter of ISSA and has authored several other books. He holds several certifications, including Security+, CISSP, MCSE: Security, and RSA CSE. Marty received his MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts and currently lives in New England with his wife and three sons. Marty can be reached at marty.weiss@gmail.com.

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CompTIA® Security+ Exam Cram

Second Edition

Exam SY0-201

Diane Barrett

Kirk Hausman

Martin Weiss

The Smart Way to Study™

Covers the critical information you need to know to score higher on your Security+ exam!

• Master and implement general security best practices
• Systematically identify threats and risks to your systems
• Harden systems by eliminating nonessential services
• Secure your communications, networks, and infrastructure
• Systematically identify and protect against online vulnerabilities
• Implement effective access control and authentication
• Create security baselines and audit your security infrastructure
• Understand cryptographic principles, and effectively deploy cryptographic solutions
• Organize security from both a technical and organizational standpoint
• Manage every facet of security, including education and documentation
• Understand the laws related to IT security, and the basics of forensic investigations

WRITTEN BY LEADING EXPERTS:

Diane Barrett (MCSE, A+, Security+) is a professor in the Network Security and Computer Forensics programs at the University of Advancing Technology. She belongs to several security user groups, including HTCIA and InfraGard.

Kirk Hausman (MCSE, Security+) has worked for more than 20 years as a consultant, trainer, IT manager, and network and security administrator. He works for Texas A&M University as assistant commandant for IT.

Martin Weiss (CISSP, Security+, MCSE) is a manager of information security gurus at RSA, the security division of EMC.

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ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3804-2

ISBN-10: 0-7897-3804-X