This fully updated, exam-focused study aid covers everything you need to know and shows you how to prepare for the CompTIA Security exam With hundreds of practice exam questions, including difficult performance-based questions, CompTIA Security Certification Study Guide, Third Edition covers what you need to know*and shows you how to prepare*for this challenging exam. 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam SY0-501 Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter Simulated exam questions*including performance-based questions*match the format, topics, and difficulty of the real exam Covers all exam topics, including: Networking Basics and Terminology Security Terminology Security Policies and Standards Types of Attacks System Security Threats Mitigating Security Threats Implementing System Security Securing the Network Infrastructure Wireless Networking and Security Authentication Access Control Cryptography Managing a Public Key Infrastructure Physical Security Risk Analysis Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Computer Forensics Security Assessments and Audits Monitoring and Auditing Electronic Content Includes: 50 lab exercises and solutions Complete practice exams 3 hours of video training from the author Secured book PDF