Description

Build a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and develop hands-on skills to pave the way for a successful and impactful career in the field.

Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources, including mock exams and flashcards.

Key Features

- Gain certified cybersecurity knowledge from Ian Neil, a world-class CompTIA certification trainer

- Explore up-to-date content meticulously aligned with 701 exam objectives

- Unlock an exclusive 12% exam discount voucher inside the book

- Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources such as mock exams and flashcards

Book Description

Building on the success of its bestselling predecessor, this third edition of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Guide serves as your one-stop resource for SY0-701 exam preparation. Written by cybersecurity expert Ian Neil, this comprehensive guide helps you unlock the intricacies of cybersecurity and understand the technology behind the SY0-701 certification, ensuring you approach the exam with confidence.

By exploring cybersecurity in detail, this book introduces essential principles, controls, and best practices. The chapters are carefully structured to align with the exam objectives of the 701 update, bringing to you the most recent and relevant exam study material. By mastering cybersecurity fundamentals, you'll acquire the knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate threats, manage vulnerabilities, and safeguard enterprise infrastructure. You'll be well equipped to apply the principles of security governance and compliance, conduct risk assessments, and excel in audit and assessment tasks. The book also contains mock exams and flashcards to help reinforce your learning and assess your exam-readiness.

Whether you aim to excel the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, advance your career in cybersecurity, or enhance your existing knowledge, this book will transform you into a cybersecurity expert.

What you will learn

- Differentiate between various security control types

- Apply mitigation techniques for enterprise security

- Evaluate security implications of architecture models

- Protect data by leveraging strategies and concepts

- Implement resilience and recovery in security

- Automate and orchestrate for running secure operations

- Execute processes for third-party risk assessment and management

- Conduct various audits and assessments with specific purposes

Who this book is for

Whether you have an IT background or not, if you aspire to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam or pursue a career in certified security, this book is your perfect resource. It is also a valuable companion for US government and US Department of Defense personnel looking to achieve cybersecurity certification. It serves as an excellent reference guide for college students pursuing a degree in cybersecurity.

Table of Contents

- Compare and Contrast Various Types of Security Controls

- Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts

- Explain the Importance of Change Management Processes and the Impact on Security

- Explain the Importance of Using Appropriate Cryptographic Solutions

- Compare and Contrast Common Threat Actors and Motivations

- Explain Common Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces

- Explain Various Types of Vulnerabilities

- Given a Scenario, Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity

- Explain the Purpose of Mitigation Techniques Used to Secure the Enterprise

- Compare and Contrast Security Implications of Different Architecture Models

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