Books recommended for Security+ Certification

1. CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601) 6th Edition by Wm. Arthur Conklin (Author), Greg White (Author)

Get complete coverage of all objectives included on the CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-601 from this comprehensive resource. Written by a team of leading information security experts, this authoritative guide fully addresses the skills required to perform essential security functions and to secure hardware, systems, and software. 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 the exam with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.

Covers all exam domains, including:

  • Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
  • Architecture and Design
  • Implementation
  • Operations and Incident Response
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance

2. CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-601 8th Edition by Mike Chapple (Author), David Seidl (Author)

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Includes one year of FREE access after activation to the interactive online learning environment and study tools:

  • 2 custom practice exams
  • 100 electronic flashcards
  • Searchable key term glossary

The CompTIA Security+ exam has long been considered the first career step for security professionals. With the most recent upgrade of the exam, the venerable CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-601, Eighth Edition, has been fully updated to assure that you have the knowledge and skills to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. Fully covering all five exam domains, this book also gives you access to the exclusive Sybex online learning environment with two practice tests, electronic flashcards, and more.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

  • Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
  • Architecture and Design
  • Implementation
  • Operations and Incident Response
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance

3. CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-601 Study Guide by Darril Gibson (Author)

The CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead SY0-601 Study Guide is an update to the top-selling SY0-201, SY0-301, SY0-401, and SY0-501 study guides, which have helped thousands of readers pass the exam the first time they took it.

Free Online Resources

This book covers all of the SY0-601 objectives and includes the same elements readers raved about in the previous versions. Each of the eleven chapters presents topics in an easy-to-understand manner and includes real-world examples of security principles in action. The author uses many of the same analogies and explanations that he honed in the classroom that have helped hundreds of students master the Security+ content.

The paperback copy includes a comprehensive index that helps you find relevant Security+ concepts. As an example, if you’re looking for CSRF, the index entry tells you exactly what page to find it on:

CSRF (Cross-site request forgery) 265 The Kindle edition includes a search function allowing you to find any word in the book.

With this book, you’ll understand the important and relevant security topics for the Security+ exam without being overloaded with unnecessary details. Additionally, each chapter includes a comprehensive Exam Topic Review section to help you focus on what’s important.

Over 300 realistic practice test questions with in-depth explanations will help you test your comprehension and readiness for the exam. The study guide includes a 75 question pre-test, a 75 question post-test, and practice test questions at the end of every chapter. Each practice test question includes a detailed explanation helping you understand why the correct answers are correct and why the incorrect answers are incorrect. You'll also have access to free online resources including labs and additional practice test questions. Using these resources, you’ll be ready to take and pass the exam the first time you take it.

4. CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests: Exam SY0-601 2nd Edition by David Seidl (Author)

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Provides over 1,000 practice questions covering all exam objectives.
Complements the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Eighth Edition, Exam SY0-601.

Your career in IT security begins with successful completion of the SY0-601 exam. Prepare for the test with CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests: Exam SY0-601, Second Edition. This fully updated Sybex guide offers over 1,000 practice questions, covering all five crucial domains and objectives. The perfect study companion to Sybex's CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-601, Eighth Edition, this book provides hundreds of domain-by-domain questions plus 2 bonus practice exams, all available on the Sybex interactive online learning environment and test bank. You'll be confident and fully prepared for taking Exam SY0-601.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in these practice tests means you'll be ready for:

  • Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
  • Architecture and Design
  • Implementation
  • Operations and Incident Response
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance

5. Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide, Third Edition (Exam SY0-601) 3rd Edition by Mike Meyers (Author), Scott Jernigan (Author)

In Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Security+™ Certification Guide, Third Edition (Exam SY0-601), the leading expert on CompTIA certification and training brings his highly effective methodology to IT security. Within each chapter, modules drill down on specific exam objectives, providing a clear learning path. All official exam objectives are covered, and chapter-ending practice exam questions reinforce the concepts presented. This practical resource goes beyond knowledge application and teaches you the skills you need to anticipate security risks and guard against them.Covers all the exam topics, including:

  • Risk management
  • Cryptography
  • Authentication and authorization
  • Host, LAN, and application security
  • Wireless, cloud, and mobile security
  • Environmental security and controls

6. Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Passport, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601) (Mike Meyers' Certification Passport) 6th Edition by Dawn Dunkerley (Author)

Get on the fast track to becoming CompTIA Security+ certified with this affordable, portable study tool. Inside, cybersecurity experts guide you on your exam preparation path, providing insightful tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass the CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-601, this certification passport is your ticket to success on exam day.Inside:

  • Practice questions and content review after each objective prepare you for exam mastery
  • Exam Tips identify critical content to prepare for
  • Updated information on real-world cyberattacks
  • Enhanced coverage of emerging topics, such as Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud security

Covers all exam topics, including how to:

  • Understand attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities
  • Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment
  • Recommend and implement appropriate security solutions
  • Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT
  • Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including the principles of governance, risk, and compliance
  • Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents

7. CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Exam Cram 6th Edition by Martin Weiss (Author)

CompTIA® Security+ SY0-601 Exam Cram, is the perfect study guide to help you pass the newly updated version of the CompTIA Security+ exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic. Extensive prep tools include quizzes, Exam Alerts, and our essential last-minute review Cram Sheet. The powerful Pearson Test Prep practice software provides real-time practice and feedback with two complete exams.

Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your Security+ SY0-601 exam!

  • Assess the different types of attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities organizations face
  • Understand security concepts across traditional, cloud, mobile, and IoT environments
  • Explain and implement security controls across multiple environments
  • Identify, analyze, and respond to operational needs and security incidents
  • Understand and explain the relevance of concepts related to governance, risk, and compliance

8. CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Cert Guide (Certification Guide) 5th Edition by Omar Santos (Author), Ron Taylor (Author), Joseph Mlodzianowski (Author)

CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Cert Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.

CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Cert Guide focuses specifically on the objectives for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam. Leading security experts Omar Santos, Ron Taylor, and Joseph Mlodzianowski share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

This complete study package includes

  • A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams

  • Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section

  • Chapter-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly

  • An online interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter

  • A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies

  • Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

  • Physical security and authentication models

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