CompTIA Security+
OVERVIEW (from CompTIA):
The CompTIA Security+ certification tests for security knowledge mastery of
an individual with two years on-the-job networking experience, with emphasis on
security. The exam covers industry-wide topics, including communication
security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication,
external attack and operational and organization security. CompTIA Security+ is
taught at colleges, universities and commercial training centers around the
globe. There are approximately 13,000 CompTIA Security+ certified professionals
worldwide. CompTIA Security+ is an elective or prerequisite to advanced security
certifications. The objectives of CompTIA Security+ were derived through input
from industry, government and academia, a job task analysis, a survey of more
than 1,100 subject matter experts and a beta exam with responses from subject
matter experts around the world.
There is compelling evidence that neither technologies nor policies alone offer
effective protection against security threats. Theft and destruction of
intellectual property takes place despite the presence of firewalls, encryption
and corporate edicts. The industry and governments around the world must have a
well-trained workforce to effectively combat hackers, attacks and security
threats. CompTIA Security+ is the standard validation for that workforce.
AREAS TESTED:
| Security+ Certification Domain Area | % of Exam* |
| General Security Concepts | 30% |
| Communication Security | 20% |
| Infrastructure Security | 20% |
| Basics of Cryptography | 15% |
| Operational/Organizational Security | 15% |
*All percentages are approximate and are subject to change.
DETAILED OBJECTIVES:
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here for detailed objectives at CompTIA's web site, Abode Acrobat required
WEB SITES:
CompTIA Security+ Exam FAQs
http://www.comptia.org/certification/security/faqs.aspx
Cramsession Security+ info
http://www.cramsession.com/certifications/comptia/security.asp
BOOKS:
Security+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition (SYO-101)
by Mike Pastore, Emmett Dulaney, Michael A. Pastore
http://www.sybex.com/sybexbooks.nsf/booklist/4350
Security+ Certification Exam Cram 2
By Kirk Hausman, Diane Barrett, Martin Weiss, Ed Tittel.
http://www.examcram2.com/title/0789729105
Security+ Certification For Dummies
By Lawrence H. Miller, Peter H. Gregory
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-076452576X.html
Security+ Certification Training Kit
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/6384.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/books/sampchap/6384.asp#SampleChapter
Security+ Certification
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/6731.asp
Microsoft® Windows® Security Resource Kit
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/6418.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/books/sampchap/6418.asp (chapter 9
Implementing TCP/IP Security)
LINKS:
Supported by Industry Leaders--CompTIA's Security+
http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/cmag_department_ic.asp?articleid=30&zoneid=47
Security+: Get with the Basics
http://certcities.com/editorial/exams/story.asp?EditorialsID=66
About the Test: Security+
http://www.toggit.com/SecPlus/main.asp
CertiGuide to Security+
http://www.certiguide.com/secplus/index.htm
Introduction to Computer Security
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=363728
Security+ SY0-101 InsideScoop
http://www.studyexam4less.com/is-sy0-101.asp?REFID={221F489B-1D8C-4837-B990-87CB9EB31FB5}
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