CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) eLearning Bundle

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Ebook Details

What’s included

Designed for self-paced learners, this book covers all the latest Security+ (SY0-601) exam objectives and is packed with informative and accessible content. Includes the following:

Content aligned to work in the real world – Lessons refer to functional areas within the job role while Topics relate to discrete job tasks
Review questions at the end of each topic to confirm understanding
Comprehensive glossary with important terms and acronyms

What you’ll learn

The Official CompTIA Security+ Study Guide (SY0-601) has been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA certification candidate. Rigorously evaluated by third party subject matter experts to validate adequate coverage of the Security+ exam objectives, the Official CompTIA Security+ Study Guide teaches the essential skills and information required for the CompTIA certification exam (SY0-601).

After reading the text you will be able to:

Compare Security Roles and Security Controls
Explain Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
Perform Security Assessments
Identify Social Engineering and Malware
Summarize Basic Cryptographic Concepts
Implement Public Key Infrastructure
Implement Authentication Controls
Implement Identity and Account Management Controls
Implement Secure Network Designs
Implement Network Security Appliances
Implement Secure Network Protocols
Implement Host Security Solutions
Implement Secure Mobile Solutions
Summarize Secure Application Concepts
Implement Secure Cloud Solutions
Explain Data Privacy and Protection Concepts
Perform Incident Response
Explain Digital Forensics
Summarize Risk Management Concepts
Implement Cybersecurity Resilience
Explain Physical Security

Accessing the eBook

eBooks are delivered through the Official CompTIA Self-Paced Study Guide eReader. This platform gives browser-based access to the full content with bookmarking, search, and annotation features. You will receive an access key and full instructions for accessing the platform within 3-4 hours of purchase.

Product Information

Pub. Date: 2020-11-12

Author(s): James Pengelly

ISBN: 978-1-64274-329-6

CertMaster Learn+Lab Details

What is CertMaster Learn integrated with CertMaster Labs?

CertMaster Learn is a self-paced, comprehensive online learning experience that helps you gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful on your CompTIA certification exam, and in your IT career. A Learning Plan helps you stay on track with your studies, while robust analytics bring awareness of strengths and weaknesses.

CertMaster Labs make it easy for you to practice and apply your skills in real workplace scenarios in preparation for the certification exam. All lab activities use real equipment and software, offer feedback and hints, and provide a score based on inputs.

When purchased with CertMaster Learn in a bundle, CertMaster Labs are integrated as Study Tasks within the CertMaster Learn Learning Plan, accessible through a single login and seamless workflow.

Lessons cover all exam objectives with integrated videos
Hundreds of practice questions test your knowledge
Performance-based questions apply what you’ve learned in a scenario
Assisted Labs guide you step-by-step through tasks
Applied Labs present goal-oriented scenarios and require critical thinking and analysis
Flashcards ensure you know the terminology and acronyms required for the exam
The Learning Plan keeps you on track with your studies

Topics Covered

Lesson 1: Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls

Lesson 2: Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence

Lesson 3: Performing Security Assessments

Lesson 4: Identifying Social Engineering and Malware

Lesson 5: Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts

Lesson 6: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure

Lesson 7: Implementing Authentication Controls

Lesson 8: Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls

Lesson 9: Implementing Secure Network Designs

Lesson 10: Implementing Network Security Appliances

Lesson 11: Implementing Secure Network Protocols

Lesson 12: Implementing Host Security Solutions

Lesson 13: Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions

Lesson 14: Summarizing Secure Application Concepts

Lesson 15: Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions

Lesson 16: Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts

Lesson 17: Performing Incident Response

Lesson 18: Explaining Digital Forensics

Lesson 19: Summarizing Risk Management Concepts

Lesson 20: Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience

Lesson 21: Explaining Physical Security

Integrated Labs

Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment

Assisted Lab: Scanning and Identifying Network Nodes

Assisted Lab: Intercepting and Interpreting Network Traffic with Packet Sniffing Tools

Assisted Lab: Analyzing the Results of a Credentialed Vulnerability Scan

Assisted Lab: Installing, Using, and Blocking a Malware-based Backdoor

APPLIED LAB: Performing Network Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Scanning

Assisted Lab: Managing the Lifecycle of a Certificate

Assisted Lab: Managing Certificates with OpenSSL

Assisted Lab: Auditing Passwords with a Password Cracking Utility

Assisted Lab: Managing Centralized Authentication

Assisted Lab: Managing Access Controls in Windows Server

Assisted Lab: Configuring a System for Auditing Policies

Assisted Lab: Managing Access Controls in Linux

APPLIED LAB: Configuring Identity and Access Management Controls

Assisted Lab: Implementing a Secure Network Design

Assisted Lab: Configuring a Firewall

Assisted Lab: Configuring an Intrusion Detection System

Assisted Lab: Implementing Secure Network Addressing Services

Assisted Lab: Implementing a Virtual Private Network

Assisted Lab: Implementing a Secure SSH Server

Assisted Lab: Implementing Endpoint Protection

APPLIED LAB: Securing the Network Infrastructure

Assisted Lab: Identifying Application Attack Indicators

Assisted Lab: Identifying a Browser Attack

Assisted Lab: Implementing PowerShell Security

Assisted Lab: Identifying Malicious Code

APPLIED LAB: Identifying Application Attacks

Assisted Lab: Managing Data Sources for Incident Response

Assisted Lab: Configuring Mitigation Controls

Assisted Lab: Acquiring Digital Forensics Evidence

Assisted Lab: Backing Up and Restoring Data in Windows and Linux

APPLIED LAB: Managing Incident Response, Mitigation and Recovery

License Information

One license provides access to CertMaster Learn for Security+ (SY0-601) with CertMaster Labs integrated throughout the course
Once activated, the license is valid for 12 months

How to Access CertMaster Learn integrated with CertMaster Labs

An access key and instructions will be sent via email after your purchase is complete.

You may then login anytime at https://learn.comptia.org/login

About CompTIA Security+

About CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

More choose Security+ – chosen by more corporations and defense organizations than any other certification on the market to validate baseline security skills and for fulfilling the DoD 8570 compliance.
Security+ proves hands-on skills – the only baseline cybersecurity certification emphasizing hands-on practical skills, ensuring the security professional is better prepared to problem solve a wider variety of today’s complex issues.
More job roles turn to Security+ to supplement skills – baseline cybersecurity skills are applicable across more of today’s job roles to secure systems, software and hardware.
Security+ is aligned to the latest trends and techniques – covering the most core technical skills in risk assessment and management, incident response, forensics, enterprise networks, hybrid/cloud operations, and security controls, ensuring high-performance on the job.

For the latest Security+ exam information regarding availability, version and pending retirement, please visit comptia.org/security