1,000 Challenging practice questions for Exam SY0-501
CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests provides invaluable practice for candidates preparing for Exam SY0-501. Covering 100% of exam objectives, this book provides 1,000 practice questions to help you test your knowledge and maximize your performance well in advance of exam day. Whether used alone or as a companion to the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, these questions help reinforce what you know while revealing weak areas while there’s still time to review. Six unique practice tests plus one bonus practice exam cover threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities; technologies and tools; architecture and design; identity and access management; risk management; and cryptography and PKI to give you a comprehensive preparation resource. Receive one year of FREE access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, to help you prepare with superior study tools that allow you to gauge your readiness and avoid surprises on exam day.
The CompTIA Security+ certification is internationally-recognized as validation of security knowledge and skills. The exam tests your ability to install and configure secure applications, networks, and devices; analyze, respond to, and mitigate threats; and operate within applicable policies, laws, and regulations. This book provides the practice you need to pass with flying colors.
- Master all six CompTIA Security+ objective domains
- Test your knowledge with 1,000 challenging practice questions
- Identify areas in need of further review
- Practice test-taking strategies to go into the exam with confidence
Table of Contents
Introduction xv
Chapter 1 Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities 1
Chapter 2 Technologies and Tools 37
Chapter 3 Architecture and Design 75
Chapter 4 Identity and Access Management 111
Chapter 5 Risk Management 131
Chapter 6 Cryptography and PKI 163
Chapter 7 Practice Test 195
Appendix Answers to Practice Tests 215
Chapter 1: Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities 216
Chapter 2: Technologies and Tools 238
Chapter 3: Architecture and Design 267
Chapter 4: Identity and Access Management 293
Chapter 5: Risk Management 309
Chapter 6: Cryptography and PKI 339
Chapter 7: Practice Test 368
Index 391