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1. CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: SY0-401 6th Edition by Emmett Dulaney, Chuck Easttom

If you're an IT professional hoping to progress in your career, then you know that the CompTIA Security+ exam is one of the most valuable certifications available. Since its introduction in 2002, over a quarter million professionals have achieved Security+ certification, itself a springboard to prestigious certifications like the CASP, CISSP, and CISA. The CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: SY0-401 covers 100% of the Security+ exam objectives, with clear and concise information on crucial security topics.

You'll find everything you need to prepare for the 2014 version of the Security+ certification exam, including insight from industry experts on a wide range of IT security topics. Readers also get access to a robust set of learning tools, featuring electronic flashcards, assessment tests, robust practice test environment, with hundreds of practice questions, and electronic flashcards.

  • CompTIA authorized and endorsed
  • Includes updates covering the latest changes to the exam, including better preparation for real-world applications
  • Covers key topics like network security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, access control and identity management, and cryptography
  • Employs practical examples and insights to provide real-world context from two leading certification experts
  • Provides the necessary tools to take that first important step toward advanced security certs like CASP, CISSP, and CISA, in addition to satisfying the DoD's 8570 directive

2. CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401) (Certification Press) 2nd Edition by Glen E. Clarke

Prepare for CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-401 with McGraw-Hill Professional--a Platinum-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day.

With hundreds of practice exam questions, including new performance-based questions, CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Second 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 SY0-401
  • 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

3.CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-401) 4th Edition by Wm. Arthur Conklin, Greg White, Dwayne Williams, Chuck Cothre, Roger Davis

Get complete coverage of all objectives included on the latest release of the CompTIA Security+ exam from this comprehensive resource. Cowritten by leading information security experts, this authoritative guide fully addresses the skills required for securing a network and managing risk. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-401, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.

COVERS ALL EXAM DOMAINS, INCLUDING:

  • Network security
  • Compliance and operational security
  • Threats and vulnerabilities
  • Application, data, and host security
  • Access control and identity management
  • Cryptography

4. CompTIA Security+ Deluxe Study Guide: SY0-401 3rd Edition by Emmett Dulaney

From the Back Cover
Includes Real-World Scenarios, Hands-on Exercises, and a Deluxe DVD Featuring:

  • Practice Test Environment
  • Hundreds of Sample Questions
  • Electronic Flashcards
  • Video for Each Topic
  • E-book Versions in Various Formats
  • Practical, comprehensive Security+ prep

The CompTIA Security+ Deluxe Study Guide takes exam prep to a whole new level, with over one hundred additional pages of questions, freeware and demo tools, and author videos demonstrating critical tasks for the SY0-401. New scenario-based questions exclusive to the Deluxe edition use real-world, on the job issues to test your skills, and you’ll gain practical insights into crucial issues facing IT security professionals as you explore everything this set has to offer:

  • Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you’re getting the instruction you need for the exam
  • Practical written labs to reinforce critical skills
  • Real-world scenarios that put what you’ve learned in the context of actual job roles
  • Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
  • Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

5. CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Exam Cram (4th Edition) 4th Edition by Diane Barrett, Martin Weiss, Kirk Hausman

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

  • Categorize types of attacks, threats, and risks to your systems
  • Secure devices, communications, and network infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot issues related to networking components
  • Effectively manage risks associated with a global business environment
  • Differentiate between control methods used to secure the physical domain
  • Identify solutions to secure hosts, data, and applications
  • Compare techniques to mitigate risks in static environments
  • Determine relevant access control, authorization, and authentication procedures
  • Select appropriate mitigation techniques in response to attacks and vulnerabilities
  • Apply principles of cryptography and effectively deploy related solutions
  • Implement security practices from both a technical and an organizational standpoint

6. CompTIA Security+ Certification Kit: Exam SY0-401 4th Edition by Emmett Dulaney

CompTIA Security+ Certification Kit, 4th Edition is the ideal study tool for the price-savvy Security+ candidate. By combining the CompTIA Deluxe Security+ Study Guide, 3rd Edition and the CompTIA Security+ Review Guide, 3rd Edition into a single bundle, this kit provides everything you need to go into the exam fully prepared.

This new edition has been updated to align with the latest version of the Security+ exam (SY0-401), and covers 100% of the exam objectives including communications, infrastructure, operational and organizational security, and much more. 

Practical examples drawn from real-world topics demonstrate how these concepts are applied on the job, and authoritative coverage and clear, concise explanations help deepen your understanding of these crucial security topics. 

The DVD includes instructional videos, electronic flashcards, software, and a test bank that allows you to test your knowledge and correct weak areas in advance, so you can approach the exam with confidence.

7. CompTIA Security+ Review Guide: Exam SY0-401 3rd Edition by James M. Stewart

From the Back Cover
THE PERFECT COMPANION TO SYBEX’S COMPTIA SECURITY+ STUDY GUIDE: SY0-401

Approach the CompTIA Security+ exam with confidence

Before you take the CompTIA Security+ Exam (SY0-401), reinforce your test prep with this concise guide that reviews all six exam domains: Network Security; Compliance and Operational Security; Threats and Vulnerabilities; Application, Data, and Host Security; Access Control and Identity Management; and Cryptography.

You’ll find full coverage of all exam objectives—plus gain access to a practical and targeted set of study tools.

  • Easy-to-use book is organized by exam objectives for quick review
  • Flexible review guide goes hand-in-hand with any learning tool on the market, including the Sybex CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: SY0-401
  • “Exam Essentials” section in each chapter helps you zero in on what you need to know
  • Gain access to a complete set of exam prep and review tools, including 100 practice exam questions, electronic flash cards, and a Glossary of Key Terms

8. CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 In Depth 2nd Edition by Mark Ciampa

COMPTIA SECURITY+ SY0-401 IN DEPTH will prepare you to pass CompTIA's new Security+ certification exam and earn this important credential in the field of computer security. This book offers in-depth coverage of all relevant topics, from handling malware to advanced cryptography, wireless and mobile security, and much more. Using the proven In Depth certification training method, this comprehensive, up-to-date, user-friendly test-prep guide covers exam objectives for the new Security+ SY0-401 certification exam; features end-of-chapter quizzes to test your mastery of each new skill you're learning; maps completely to the Security+ SY0-401 exam objectives; and includes a full glossary and helpful appendixes. 

Computer and network security is a crucially important and ever-growing field, and IT professionals must keep up with the latest challenges and technologies. The CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 certification exam validates the knowledge and best practices required of professionals responsible for securing computer networks and managing risk. The coaching and test-prep resources contained in COMPTIA SECURITY+ SY0-401 IN DEPTH will give you the skills and confidence you'll need to succeed on exam day.

9. CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-401 Study Guide Paperback � October 25, 2014 by Darril Gibson

Over 400 realistic practice test questions with in-depth explanations will help you test your comprehension and readiness for the exam. The book includes a 100 question pre-test, a 100 question post-test, and practice test questions at the end of every chapter.  Each practice test question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the content and the reasoning behind the question. You’ll be ready to take and pass the exam the first time you take it.

If you plan to pursue any of the advanced security certifications, this guide will also help you lay a solid foundation of security knowledge. Learn this material, and you’ll be a step ahead for other exams. 

This SY0-401 study guide is for any IT or security professional interested in advancing in their field, and a must read for anyone striving to master the basics of IT systems security.


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