Reflecting the latest developments and emerging trends from the field, Ciampa's COMPTIA SECURITY+ GUIDE TO NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS, 8th Edition, helps you prepare for professional certification and career success. The text fully maps to the new CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Exam, providing thorough coverage of all domain objectives. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of the fundamental essentials of network and computer security, the 8th edition includes expanded coverage of information security management, artificial intelligence, compliance, cryptography and cloud and virtualization security. Practical, Hands-On Projects, case activities and online virtual labs help you put what you learn into real-world practice.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Security Foundations

Module 1: Introduction to Information Security

Module 2: Pervasive Attack Surfaces and Controls

Part 2: Cryptography

Module 3: Fundamentals of Cryptography

Module 4: Advanced Cryptography

Part 3: Device Security

Module 5: Endpoint Vulnerabilities, Attacks, and Defenses

Module 6: Mobile and Embedded Device Security

Module 7: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Part 4: Infrastructure and Architectures

Module 8: Infrastructure Threats and Security Monitoring

Module 9: Infrastructure Security

Module 10: Wireless Network Attacks and Defenses

Module 11: Cloud and Virtualization Security

Part 5: Operations and Management

Module 12: Vulnerability Management

Module 13: Incident Preparation and Investigation

Module 14: Oversight and Operations

Module 15: Information Security Management

Appendix A: CompTIA Security+ SYO - 701 Certification Exam Objectives

About the Author

Dr. Mark Ciampa is a professor of information systems in the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Prior to this current role, he served as an associate professor and the director of academic computing at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee, for 20 years. Dr. Ciampa has worked in the IT industry as a computer consultant for businesses, government agencies and educational institutions. He has published more than 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has written more than 25 technology textbooks, including CompTIA CySA+ Guide to Cybersecurity Analyst, Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, Security Awareness: Applying Practical Security in Your World, CWNA Guide to Wireless LANS, and Guide to Wireless Communications. Dr. Ciampa holds a Ph.D. in technology management with a specialization in digital communication systems from Indiana State University and has certifications in security and healthcare.