CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 8th Edition

Cover
Brief Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
	Intended Audience
	Module Descriptions
	Features
	Instructor\'s Materials
	MindTap
	What\'s New with CompTIA Security+ Certification
	About the Author
	Acknowledgments
	Dedication
	Before You Begin
	Free, Downloadable Software Requirements
Part 1: Security Foundations
	Module 1: Introduction to Information Security
		What Is Information Security?
		Threat Actors and Their Motivations
		How Attacks Occur
		Information Security Resources
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		References
	Module 2: Pervasive Attack Surfaces and Controls
		Social Engineering Attacks
		Physical Security Controls
		Data Controls
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		References
Part 2: Cryptography
	Module 3: Fundamentals of Cryptography
		Defining Cryptography
		Cryptographic Algorithms
		Using Cryptography
		Cryptographic Limitations and Attacks
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		References
	Module 4: Advanced Cryptography
		Digital Certificates
		Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
		Secure Communication and Transport Protocols
		Implementing Cryptography
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Reference
Part 3: Device Security
	Module 5: Endpoint Vulnerabilities, Attacks, and Defenses
		Malware Attacks
		Application Vulnerabilities and Attacks
		Securing Endpoint Devices
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		References
	Module 6: Mobile and Embedded Device Security
		Securing Mobile Devices
		Embedded Systems and Specialized Devices
		Application Security
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		References
	Module 7: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
		Types of Authentication Credentials
		Authentication Best Practices
		Access Controls
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		References
Part 4: Infrastructure and Architectures
	Module 8: Infrastructure Threats and Security Monitoring
		Attacks on Networks
		Security Monitoring and Alerting
		Email Monitoring and Security
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Reference
	Module 9: Infrastructure Security
		Security Appliances
		Software Security Protections
		Secure Infrastructure Design
		Access Technologies
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Reference
	Module 10: Wireless Network Attacks and Defenses
		Wireless Attacks
		Vulnerabilities of WLAN Security
		Wireless Security Solutions
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Reference
	Module 11: Cloud and Virtualization Security
		Introduction to Cloud Computing
		Cloud Computing Security
		Virtualization Security
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		References
Part 5: Operations and Management
	Module 12: Vulnerability Management
		Vulnerability Scanning
		Audits and Assessments
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Reference
	Module 13: Incident Preparation and Investigation
		Preparatory Plans
		Resilience Through Redundancy
		Incident Investigation
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		References
	Module 14: Oversight and Operations
		Administration
		Security Operations
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Module 15: Information Security Management
		Asset Protection
		Risk Management
		Summary
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		References
Appendix A: CompTIA Security+ SY0 - 701 Certification Exam Objectives
Glossary
Index