This fully updated self-study guide offers 100% coverage of every objective on the CompTIA Security+ exam

With hundreds of practice exam questions, including difficult performance-based questions, CompTIA Security+(TM) Certification Study Guide, Fourth Edition covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.

• 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam SY0-601
• Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam
• Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
• Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter
• Simulated exam questions--including performance-based questions--match the format, topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Networking Basics and Terminology - Security Terminology - Security Policies and Standards - Types of Attacks - Vulnerabilities and Threats - Mitigating Security Threats - Implementing Host-Based Security - Securing the Network Infrastructure - Wireless Networking and Security - Authentication - Authorization and Access Control - Cryptography - Managing a Public Key Infrastructure - Physical Security - Application Attacks and Security - Virtualization and Cloud Security - Risk Analysis - Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity - Monitoring and Auditing - Security Assessments and Audits - Incident Response and Computer Forensics

• 50+ lab exercises and solutions in PDF format
• Complete practice exams and quizzes customizable by domain or chapter
• 4+ hours of video training from the author
• 12+ performance-based question simulations
• Glossary and Exam Readiness Checklist in PDF format