Neil CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Guide

Master cybersecurity fundamentals and pass the SY0-701 exam on your first attempt
1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-1-83546-279-9
Verlag: Packt Publishing
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection

E-Book, Englisch, 634 Seiten

Building on the success of its international bestselling predecessor, this third edition of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Guide serves as your one-stop resource for Security+ exam preparation. Written by cybersecurity expert Ian Neil, this comprehensive guide helps you unlock the intricacies of cybersecurity and understand the technology behind the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification, ensuring you approach the exam with confidence and pass on your first attempt.
By exploring security in detail, this book introduces essential principles, controls, and best practices. The chapters are meticulously designed to provide 100% coverage of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives, ensuring you have the most up-to-date and relevant study material. By mastering cybersecurity fundamentals, you'll acquire the knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate threats, manage vulnerabilities, and safeguard enterprise infrastructure. Additionally, the book grants lifetime access to web-based exam prep tools, including 3 full-length mock exams, flashcards, acronyms, along with a 12% Security+ exam discount voucher.
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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Neil, Ian

Leseproben

Preface

In the ever-evolving world of information security, the CompTIA Security+ certification stands as a benchmark for cybersecurity proficiency that equips professionals with the necessary skills to secure a network and manage risk effectively. This guide, tailored for the latest CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, is designed as a comprehensive resource to master the CompTIA Security+ exam.

This brand new exam guide from Ian Neil, one of the world’s top Security+ trainers, and Packt Publishing is specifically written for the 701 exam, and covers the five critical domains of the new exam:

Domain 1

General Security Concepts: This domain covers various types of security controls, including technical, managerial, operational, and physical aspects

Domain 2

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations: This domain covers common threat actors, their motivations, and various threat vectors, along with understanding different types of vulnerabilities

Domain 3

Security Architecture: This domain covers the security implications of different architecture models, including cloud, serverless, microservices, and network infrastructure

Domain 4

Security Operations: This domain covers common security techniques for computing resources, understanding the security implications of hardware, software, and data asset management, and diving into the realms of vulnerability management and security alerting

Domain 5

Security Program Management and Oversight: This domain covers the various elements of effective security governance, risk management, third-party risk assessment, compliance, audits, and security awareness practices.

By the end of this guide, you will not only be well-prepared to ace the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam but also possess the confidence to implement and oversee comprehensive security measures in any organization. This book is an essential tool for anyone aspiring to become a proficient cybersecurity professional in today’s ever-evolving digital landscape.

Who This Book Is For

This book helps you build a comprehensive foundation in cybersecurity, and prepares you to overcome the challenges of today’s digital world. Whether you’re pursuing a career in cybersecurity or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, this book is your ultimate guide to passing the SY0-701 exam.

What This Book Covers

To help you easily revise for the new CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, this book has been organized to directly reflect the structure of the exam. The book is separated into 5 sections, reflecting the core domains. Each section includes one chapter per exam objective. Each chapter is organized by the core competencies as stated in CompTIA 701 exam outline.

Domain 1: General Security Concepts

, , gives an overview of different categories (technical, managerial, operational, physical) and types (preventive, deterrent, detective, corrective, compensating, directive) of security controls.

, , introduces key security concepts like CIA, non-repudiation, AAA, gap analysis, zero trust, physical security, and deception and disruption technology.

, , discusses the significance of change management in security, covering business processes, technical implications, documentation, and version control.

, , details the use of cryptographic solutions like PKI, encryption levels, tools, obfuscation, hashing, digital signatures, and certificates.

Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

, , examines various threat actors (nation-state, unskilled attacker, hacktivist, etc.) and their motivations like data exfiltration, espionage, and service disruption.

, , explores different threat vectors and attack surfaces, including message-based, image-based, file-based threats, and human vectors.

, , discusses a range of vulnerabilities in applications, operating systems, hardware, cloud, and more.

, , outlines how to identify indicators of malicious activities like malware attacks, physical attacks, and network attacks.

, , details the various mitigation techniques like segmentation, encryption, monitoring, and hardening techniques.

Domain 3: Security Architecture

, , compares security implications in different architecture models like cloud, IaC, serverless, microservices, and network infrastructure.

, , focuses on applying security principles in different infrastructure scenarios including device placement, security zones, and network appliances.

, , discusses strategies and concepts for data protection including data types, classifications, and methods to secure data.

, , highlights the importance of resilience and recovery, covering high availability, site considerations, testing, backups, and power management.

Domain 4: Security Operations

, , covers securing computing resources through secure baselines, hardening targets, wireless security settings, and application security.

, , discusses the implications of asset management in security, focusing on acquisition, monitoring, and disposal processes.

, , details activities in vulnerability management including identification methods, analysis, response, and reporting.

, , explores concepts and tools for security alerting and monitoring like SCAP, SIEM, antivirus, and DLP.

, , focuses on modifying enterprise security capabilities using tools and strategies like firewalls, IDS/IPS, web filters, and secure protocols.

, , discusses implementation and maintenance of identity and access management, including multifactor authentication and password concepts.

, , highlights the role of automation and orchestration in security operations, discussing use cases, benefits, and other considerations.

, , details the processes and activities involved in incident response, including preparation, analysis, containment, and recovery.

, , discusses using various data sources like log data and automated reports to support security investigations.

Domain 5: Security Program Management and Oversight

, , summarizes key elements of security governance including guidelines, policies, standards, and procedures.

, , focuses on elements of security governance related to risk management, covering...