Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 Introduction to Security
• Chapter 2 Computer Systems Security
• Chapter 3 OS Hardening and Virtualization
• Chapter 4 Application Security
• Chapter 5 Network Design Elements
• Chapter 6 Networking Protocols and Threats
• Chapter 7 Network Perimeter Security
• Chapter 8 Securing Network Media and Devices
• Chapter 9 Physical Security and Authentication Models
• Chapter 10 Access Control Methods and Models
• Chapter 11 Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
• Chapter 12 Monitoring and Auditing
• Chapter 13 Encryption and Hashing Concepts
• Chapter 14 PKI and Encryption Protocols
• Chapter 15 Redundancy and Disaster Recovery
• Chapter 16 Policies, Procedures, and People
• Chapter 17 Taking the Real Exam
• Practice Exam 1: SY0-501

About the Author

David L. Prowse is an author, technologist, and technical trainer. He has penned a dozen books for Pearson Education, including the well-received CompTIA A+ Exam Cram. He also develops video content, including the CompTIA A+ LiveLessons video course. Over the past two decades he has taught CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification courses, both in the classroom and via the Internet.