Cert Guide Series

Comptia Security+ Sy0-201 Cert Guide

by David L. Prowse, Shon Harris, and David R Miller

Published 24 September 2010

CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition

by Mark Edward Soper, David L. Prowse, and Scott Mueller

Published 27 August 2012

Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 exam success with this CompTIA Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner.

This is the eBook version of the print title. Note that the eBook does not provide access to the practice test software that accompanies the print book. Access to the A+ how-to hardware videos, beep codes, memory tables, and a glossary is available through product registration at Pearson IT Certification; or see instructions in the back pages of your eBook.

Master CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 exam topics
Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
Review key concepts with exam-preparation tasks
4-color interior and additional Deluxe Edition bonus features
More than one hour of A+ how-to hardware videos

Limited Time Offer: Buy CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition and receive a 10% off discount code for the CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 exams. To receive your 10% off discount code:

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CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition is a best-of-breed full-color study guide. Best-selling authors and expert instructors Mark Soper, Scott Mueller, and David Prowse help you master all the topics you need to know to succeed on your CompTIA 220-801 and 220-802 exams and move into a successful career as an IT technician. The Deluxe Edition is ideal for the classroom and self-study and includes bonus content such as more than 1 hour of A+ how-to hardware videos, an Exam Objectives Table on the inside front cover for easy navigation by chapter, a full Objectives index for each exam, and a Master List of Topics, each of which give you the page number where the objective/topic can be found.

CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Cert Guide

by David L. Prowse

Published 27 February 2012

Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 exam success with this CompTIA Authorized Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner.

This is the eBook edition of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide. This eBook does not include the companion DVD with practice exam that comes with the print edition. This version does include access to the video tutorial solutions to the 25 hands-on labs.

Master CompTIA’s new Security+ SY0-301 exam topics
Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
Includes access to complete video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs

Limited Time Offer: Buy CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide and receive a 10% off discount code for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 exam. To receive your 10% off discount code:

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CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Best-selling author and expert instructor David Prowse shares 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.

The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your approach to passing the exam.

This product includes access to the complete video solutions to the 25 Hands-On Labs in the book focused on key exam topics.

CompTIA Security+ SYO-301 Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition

by David L. Prowse

Published 9 December 2011

Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Security+ SY0-301exam success with this CompTIA Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner. The DVD features three complete practice exams, complete video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs, plus...

Master CompTIA’s Security+ SY0-301 exam topics
Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
Practice with realistic exam questions on the DVD
Includes complete video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs
Plus 25 interactive learning activities on key exam topics

Limited Time Offer: Buy CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition and receive a 10% off discount code for the CompTIA Security+ SYO-301 exam. To receive your 10% off discount code:

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3. Go to your Account page and click on “Access Bonus Content”

CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition includes video solutions to the hands-on labs, practice tests, and interactive activities that let the reader learn by doing. Best-selling author and expert instructor David Prowse shares 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.

The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your approach to passing the exam.

The companion Deluxe Edition DVD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, with three complete practice exams and hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. The Deluxe Edition DVD also includes complete video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs in the book and 25 interactive learning activities on key exam topics to reinforce the learning by doing. Learning activities such as test password strength, match the type of Malware with its definition, find the security issues in the network map, and disallow a user access to the network on Saturday and Sunday.

Interactive Learning Activities:

2.1 Filtering Emails
2.2 Malware Types
2.3 Securing the BIOS
3.1 Stopping Services in the Command Prompt
3.2 Patch Management
5.1 Port Numbers, Part 1
5.2 Port Numbers, Part 2
5.3 Port Numbers, Part 3
5.4 Network Attacks, Part 1
5.5 Network Attacks, Part 2
5.6 Network Attacks, Part 3
5.7 Network Attacks, Part 4
6.1 Network Security
7.1 Password Strength
8.1 802.1X Components
8.2 Authentication Types
9.1 Access Control Models
9.2 Configuring Logon Hours
10.1 Risk Assessment, Part 1
10.2 Risk Assessment, Part 2
10.3 Vulnerability Management Process
11.1 Packet Analysis
12.1 Symmetric and Asymmetric Algorithms
14.1 RAID Levls
15.1 Social Engineering Types

Hands-On Labs:

2-1 Using Free Malware Scanning Programs
2-2 How to Secure the BIOS
3-1 Discerning & Updating Service Pack Level
3-2 Creating a Virtual Machine
3-3 Securing a Virtual Machine
4-1 Securing the Browser
4-2 Disabling Applications
5-1 Port Scanning Basics
6-1 Packet Filtering and NAT Firewalls
6-2 Configuring Inbound Filter on a Firewall
6-3 Enabling MAC Filtering
7-1 Securing a Wireless Device: 8 Steps
7-2 Wardriving and the Cure
8-1 Enabling 802.1X on a Network Adapter
8-2 Setting Up a VPN
9-1 Password Policies and User Accounts
9-2 Configuring User and Group Permissions
10-1 Mapping and Scanning the Network
10-2 Password Cracking and Defense
11-1 Using Protocol Analyzers
12-1 Disabling LM Hash in Windows Server 2003
13-1 A Basic Example of PKI
13-2 Making an SSH Connection
14-1 Configuring RAID 1 and 5
16-1 How to Approach Exam Questions

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this CompTIA authorized study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

The CompTIA authorized study guide helps you master all the topics on the Security+ exam, including

Core computer system security
OS hardening and virtualization
Application security
Network design elements and threats
Perimeter security
Network media and devices security
Physical security and authentication models
Access control
Vulnerability and risk assessment
Monitoring and auditing
Cryptography, including PKI
Redundancy and disaster recovery
Policies and procedures

Companion Deluxe Edition DVD

The Deluxe Edition DVD contains three free, complete practice exams, video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs plus 25 interactive flash-based learning activities that include drag-n-drop and matching to reinforce the learning. Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test.

Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:

Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows 7; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB hard disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam.