CISSP Cert Guide

by Robin Abernathy and Troy McMillan

Published 6 November 2013
In this best-of-breed study guide, two leading experts help you master all the topics you need to know to succeed on your CISSP exam and advance your career in IT security. Their concise, focused approach explains every exam objective from a real-world perspective, helping you quickly identify weaknesses and retain everything you need to know.


Every feature of this book supports both efficient exam preparation and long-term mastery:



Opening Topics Lists identify the topics you’ll need to learn in each chapter, and list (ISC)2’s official exam objectives
Key Topics feature figures, tables, and lists that call attention to the information that’s most crucial for exam success
Exam Preparation Tasks allow you to review key topics, complete memory tables, define key terms, work through scenarios, and answer review questions. All of these help you go beyond memorizing mere facts to master the concepts that are crucial to passing the exam and enhancing your career
Key Terms are listed in each chapter and defined in a complete glossary, explaining all the field’s essential terminology

The companion website contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test Engine, with two practice exams and access to a large library of exam-realistic questions. The compansion website also includes memory tables, lists, and other resources, all in a searchable PDF format.
This study guide helps you master all the topics on the latest CISSP exam, including:



Access control
Telecommunications and network security
Information security governance and risk management
Software development security
Cryptography
Security architecture and design
Operation security
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Legal, regulations, investigations, and compliance
Physical (environmental) security

Welcome to CompTIA Project+ Exam PK0-004 Pearson uCertify Course

CompTIA Project+ Exam PK0-004 uCertify Course is an easy-to-use online course that allows you to assess your readiness and teaches you what you need to know to pass the CompTIA Project+ Exam PK0-004 exam.


Master all of the CompTIA Project+ Exam PK0-004 exam objectives in the framework of CompTIA Project+ Exam PK0-004 Cert Guide interactive eBook. The interactive eBook includes informative text, tables, step-by-step lists, images, video, interactive exercises, glossary flash cards, and review activities.


Gauge your readiness with a pre-assessment exam with questions specifically designed to identify your deficiencies. Then after you have worked through the course material practice with two complete exam simulations to see if you are ready or where you need to study more. In total there are over 390 practice questions.


All of the content–the complete Cert Guide, the practice questions, and the exercises–is focused around the official CompTIA Project+ Exam PK0-004 exam objectives. 


Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) CAS-003 exam success with this CompTIA Approved Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner.



Master CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) CAS-003 exam topics
Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
Practice with unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions


CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) CAS-003 Authorized Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Leading security certification training experts Robin Abernathy and Troy McMillan 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.




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 final study plan.




The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with 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. This online assessment engine enables you to access the practice tests via the Internet on any desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone device with internet connectivity. The web-based version also allows you to download the software to your desktop, so you can use the practice test even when you don't have an internet connection. The desktop version syncs with your online version when an internet connection is established, to update and track your progress. This integrated learning package offers these additional benefits:


* Allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams
* Presents unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions
* Tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most.




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



Enterprise security
Risk management and incident response
Research, analysis, and assessment
Integration of computing, communications, and business disciplines
Technical integration of enterprise components




Companion Website


The website contains two free, complete practice exams.




Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test

Welcome to CISSP Pearson uCertify Course and Labs

CISSP Pearson uCertify Course and Labs is an easy-to-use online course that allows you to assess your readiness and teaches you what you need to know to pass the CISSP exam.

Master all of the CISSP exam objectives in the framework of CISSP Cert Guide, Second Edition interactive eBook. The interactive eBook includes informative text, tables, step- by-step lists, images, 1+ hour of video instruction, interactive exercises, glossary flash cards, and review activities. The course comes complete with extensive pre- and post- assessment tests. In total there are over 950 practice questions.

The award-winning uCertify Labs help bridge the gap between conceptual knowledge and real-world application by providing competency-based, interactive, online, 24x7 training. uCertify Labs simulate real-world networking hardware, software applications and operating systems, and command-line interfaces. The 100+ labs are supplemented with 12 videos demonstrating lab solutions. Students can feel safe working in this virtual environment resolving real-world operating system and hardware problems.

All of the content-the complete Cert Guide, the 1+ hour of video instruction, the practice questions, the exercises, and the labs-is focused around the official CISSP exam objectives.


Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Project+ PK0-004 exam success with this CompTIA-approved Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner.

  • Master CompTIA Project+ PK0-004 exam topics
  • Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
  • Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
  • Practice with realistic exam questions
  • Gain even deeper understanding with more than 130 true-to-life project management examples


CompTIA Project+ Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Project management certification expert Robin Abernathy 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 final study plan.

 

Through 130+ exceptionally realistic examples, Abernathy demonstrates how project management actually works throughout the phases, tasks, documents, and processes that are part of the project manager's job. These examples are designed to offer deep real-world insight that is invaluable for successfully answering scenario-based questions on the live Project+ exam.

 

The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with 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.

 

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

 

The CompTIA-approved study guide helps you master all the topics on the Project+ exam, including

 

·         Project basics: properties, phases, roles, responsibilities, team structures, cost control, schedules, resource management, and Agile methodology

·         Project constraints, influences, and risks, including risk activities and strategies

·         Communication and change management, including communication methods, influences, triggers, target audiences, and change control

·         Project management tools, project documentation, and vendor documentation

 


Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) exam success with this CompTIA Approved Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner.




·         Master CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) exam topics

·         Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes

·         Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks

·         Practice with realistic exam questions




CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Expert technology instructor and certification author Troy McMillan 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 final study plan.

 

The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with 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.

 

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

 

The CompTIA approved study guide helps you master all the topics on the CSA+ exam, including

 

·         Applying environmental reconnaissance

·         Analyzing results of network reconnaissance

·         Implementing responses and countermeasures

·         Implementing vulnerability management processes

·         Analyzing scan output and identifying common vulnerabilities

·         Identifying incident impact and assembling a forensic toolkit

·         Utilizing effective incident response processes

·         Performing incident recovery and post-incident response

·         Establishing frameworks, policies, controls, and procedures

·         Remediating identity- and access-related security issues

·         Architecting security and implementing compensating controls

·         Implementing application security best practices

·         Using cybersecurity tools and technologies

 

Companion Website

The companion website provides access to several digital assets as well as the Pearson Test Prep practice test software, available in both an online application and a Windows desktop offline application, with two full practice exams

 

Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test

 

Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:

Browsers: Chrome version 40 and above; Firefox version 35 and above; Safari version 7; Internet Explorer 10, 11; Microsoft Edge; Opera. Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android and iOS, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required.

 

Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:

Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or Vista (SP2); Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

 

Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-002 exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT certification, a leader in IT certification learning.



This study guide helps you master the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-002 exam topics:

* Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes

* Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks

* Practice with realistic exam questions

* Get practical guidance for next steps and more advanced certifications



CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-002 Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Leading IT certification instructor Troy McMillan 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 final study plan.



The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with 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. Digital Key Terms Flashcards are included for every term in the glossary and help you master each concept.



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



This study guide helps you master all the topics on the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-002 exam, including

* Vulnerability management activities

* Implementing controls to mitigate attacks and software vulnerabilities

* Security solutions for infrastructure management

* Software and hardware assurance best practices

* Understanding and applying the appropriate incident response

* Applying security concepts in support of organizational risk mitigation



Companion Website:

The website provides access to several digital assets as two free, complete practice exams.

Includes Exclusive Offer for up to 80% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test



Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:

Browsers: Chrome version 73 and above; Safari version 12 and above; Microsoft Edge 44 and above. Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android v8.0 and iOS v13, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required.



Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:

Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases


One million cybersecurity jobs will open this year, and many will require strong knowledge and skills in cybersecurity analysis. CompTIA's new vendor-neutral Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) IT professional validates the knowledge and skills you'll need to qualify for these opportunities. CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ Cert Guide is the comprehensive self-study resource for the brand-new CSA+ (CSO-001) exam.



Designed for all CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) candidates, this guide covers every exam objective concisely and logically, with extensive teaching features designed to promote retention and understanding. You'll find:



Pre-chapter quizzes to assess knowledge upfront and focus your study more efficiently
Foundation topics sections that explain concepts and configurations, and link theory to practice
Key topics sections calling attention to every figure, table, and list you must know
Exam Preparation sections with additional chapter review features
Final preparation chapter providing tools and a complete final study plan
A customizable practice test library

This guide offers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of all CSA+ topics related to:



Environmental reconnaissance, response, and countermeasures
Securing corporate environments
Managing information security vulnerabilities, including detailed coverage of common vulnerabilities
Analyzing threat data or behavior, performing computer forensics, and responding to incidents
Recovering and responding to incidents
Using security frameworks to guide common security policies
Implementing identity/access management and compensating controls
Optimizing security throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Choosing and applying cybersecurity tools and technologies, and more


Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) exam success with this CompTIA Approved Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner.




* Master CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) exam topics

* Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes

* Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks

* Practice with realistic exam questions




CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Expert technology instructor and certification author Troy McMillan 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 final study plan.



The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with 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.



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



The CompTIA approved study guide helps you master all the topics on the CSA+ exam, including



* Applying environmental reconnaissance

* Analyzing results of network reconnaissance

* Implementing responses and countermeasures

* Implementing vulnerability management processes

* Analyzing scan output and identifying common vulnerabilities

* Identifying incident impact and assembling a forensic toolkit

* Utilizing effective incident response processes

* Performing incident recovery and post-incident response

* Establishing frameworks, policies, controls, and procedures

* Remediating identity- and access-related security issues

* Architecting security and implementing compensating controls

* Implementing application security best practices

* Using cybersecurity tools and technologies



Companion Website

The companion website provides access to several digital assets as well as the Pearson Test Prep practice test software, available in both an online application and a Windows desktop offline application, with two full practice exams



Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test



Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:

Browsers: Chrome version 40 and above; Firefox version 35 and above; Safari version 7; Internet Explorer 10, 11; Microsoft Edge; Opera. Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android and iOS, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required.



Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:

Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or Vista (SP2); Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases





CISSP Cert Guide, Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test, Third Edition



The exciting new CISSP Cert Guide, Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test, Third Editionis a digital-only certification preparation product combining an eBook with enhanced Pearson Test Prep practice test software. The Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test contains the following items:






The CISSP Premium Edition Practice Test, including four full practice exams and enhanced practice test features
PDF and EPUB formats of the CISSP Cert Guide, Third Edition from Pearson IT Certification, which are accessible via your PC, tablet, and smartphone




About the Premium Edition Practice Test



This Premium Edition contains an enhanced version of the Pearson Test Prep practice test software with four full practice exams. In addition, it contains all the chapter-opening assessment questions from the book. This integrated learning package



Enables you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams
Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions
Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions
Tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most




Pearson Test Prep practice test software minimum system requirements:

Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:

Browsers: Chrome version 40 and above; Firefox version 35 and above; Safari version 7; Internet Explorer 10, 11; Microsoft Edge; Opera. Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android and iOS, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required.



Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:

Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases



About the Premium Edition eBook



Learn, prepare, and practice for CISSP exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.



Master the latest CISSP exam topics
Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
Practice with realistic exam questions
Get practical guidance for test taking strategies




CISSP Cert Guide, Third Edition is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Leading IT certification experts Robin Abernathy and Troy McMillan 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.



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 final study plan.



The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software engine, complete with 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.



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



The ISC2 study guide helps you master all the topics on the CISSP exam, including



* Access control

* Telecommunications and network security

* Information security governance and risk management

* Software development security

* Cryptography

* Security architecture and design

* Operation security

* Business continuity and disaster recovery planning

* Legal, regulations, investigations, and compliance

* Physical (environmental) security