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CompTIA Security+ Deluxe Study Guide

Description:    CompTIA Security+ Deluxe Study Guide gives you complete coverage of the Security+ exam
                objectives with clear and concise information on crucial security topics. Learn from practical
                examples and insights drawn from real-world experience and review your newly acquired
                knowledge with cutting-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and electronic
                flashcards. Find authoritative coverage of key topics like general security concepts, communication
                security, infrastructure security, the basics of cryptography and operational and organizational
                security. The Deluxe edition contains a bonus exam, special Security Administrators’
                Troubleshooting Guide appendix, and 100 pages of additional hands-on exercises.



Contents:       Introduction
                Assessment Test

                Chapter 1 General Security Concepts
                Understanding Information Security
                Securing the Physical Environment
                Examining Operational Security
                Working with Management and Policies
                Understanding the Goals of Information Security
                Comprehending the Security Process
                Appreciating Antivirus Software
                Implementing Access Control
                Understanding Authentication
                Authentication Issues to Consider
                Distinguishing between Security Topologies
                Setting Design Goals
                Creating Security Zones
                Working with Newer Technologies
                Addressing Business Concerns
                Dealing with Telephony Issues
                Summary
                Exam Essentials
                Hands-On Labs
                Lab 1.1: Update a Linux System
                Lab 1.2: Update a Windows-Based System
                Review Questions
                Answers to Review Questions

                Chapter 2 Identifying Potential Risks
                Calculating Attack Strategies
                Understanding Access Attack Types
                Recognizing Modification and Repudiation Attacks
                Identifying Denial-of-Service and Distributed
                Denial-of-Service Attacks
                Recognizing Common Attacks
                Back Door Attacks
                Spoofing Attacks
                Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
                Replay Attacks
                Password-Guessing Attacks
                Privilege Escalation
                Identifying TCP/IP Security Concerns
                Working with the TCP/IP Suite
                Understanding Encapsulation
                Working with Protocols and Services
Recognizing TCP/IP Attacks
Understanding Software Exploitation
Understanding OVAL
Surviving Malicious Code
Viruses
Trojan Horses
Logic Bombs
Worms
Antivirus Software
Understanding Social Engineering
Introducing Auditing Processes and Files
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Lab 2.1: Identify Running Processes on a
Windows-Based Machine
Lab 2.2: Identify Running Processes on a
Linux-Based Machine
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 3 Infrastructure and Connectivity
Understanding Infrastructure Security
Working with Hardware Components
Working with Software Components
Understanding the Different Network Infrastructure Devices
Firewalls
Hubs
Modems
Remote Access Services
Routers
Switches
Telecom/PBX Systems
Virtual Private Networks
Wireless Access Points
Monitoring and Diagnosing Networks
Network Monitors
Intrusion Detection Systems
Securing Workstations and Servers
Understanding Mobile Devices
Understanding Remote Access
Using Point-to-Point Protocol
Working with Tunneling Protocols
Using 802.1x Wireless Protocols
Working with RADIUS
TACACS/+
Securing Internet Connections
Working with Ports and Sockets
Working with E-Mail
Working with the Web
Working with File Transfer Protocol
Understanding Network Protocols
The Basics of Cabling, Wires, and Communications
Coax
Unshielded Twisted Pair and Shielded Twisted Pair
Fiber Optic
Infrared
Radio Frequencies
Microwave Systems
Employing Removable Storage
CD-R/DVD-R
Diskettes
Flash Cards
Hard Drives
Network Attached Storage
Smart Cards
Tape
Thumb Drives
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Lab 3.1: Examine the Windows Routing Table
Lab 3.2: Examine the Linux Routing Table
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 4 Monitoring Activity and Intrusion Detection
Monitoring the Network
Recognizing the Different Types of Network Traffic
Monitoring Network Systems
Understanding Intrusion Detection Systems
Working with a Network-Based IDS
Working with a Host-Based IDS
Working with NIPS
Utilizing Honeypots
Understanding Incident Response
Working with Wireless Systems
Wireless Transport Layer Security
IEEE 802.11x Wireless Protocols
WEP/WAP
Wireless Vulnerabilities to Know
Understanding Instant Messaging’s Features
Understanding IM Vulnerabilities
Controlling Privacy
Working with 8.3 File Naming
Understanding Protocol Analyzers
Understanding Signal Analysis and Intelligence
Footprinting
Scanning
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Lab 4.1: View the Active TCP and UDP Ports
Lab 4.2: Run Windows Network Monitor
Lab 4.3: Install snort in Linux
Lab 4.4: Make File Extensions Visible in Windows XP
Lab 4.5: Monitor Network Traffic in Linux
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 5 Implementing and Maintaining a Secure Network
Overview of Network Security Threats
Defining Security Baselines
Hardening the OS and NOS
Configuring Network Protocols
Hardening Microsoft Windows Vista
Hardening Microsoft Windows XP
Hardening Windows Server 2003
Hardening Microsoft Windows 2000
Hardening Unix/Linux
Hardening Novell NetWare
Hardening Apple Macintosh
Hardening Filesystems
Updating Your Operating System
Hardening Network Devices
Updating Network Devices
Configuring Routers and Firewalls
Hardening Applications
Hardening Web Servers
Hardening E-Mail Servers
Hardening FTP Servers
Hardening DNS Servers
Hardening NNTP Servers
Hardening File and Print Servers and Services
Hardening DHCP Services
Working with Data Repositories
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Lab 5.1: Install OpenLDAP on a SuSE Server
Lab 5.2: Work with Performance Monitor and Windows
Lab 5.3: Work with Unix/Linux Networking
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 6 Securing the Network and Environment
Understanding Physical and Network Security
Implementing Access Control
Understanding Social Engineering
Scanning the Environment
Understanding Business Continuity Planning
Undertaking Business Impact Analysis
Assessing Risk
Developing Policies, Standards, and Guidelines
Implementing Policies
Incorporating Standards
Following Guidelines
Working with Security Standards and ISO 17799
Classifying Information
Public Information
Private Information
Roles in the Security Process
Information Access Controls
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Lab
Lab 6.1: Test Social Engineering
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 7 Cryptography Basics, Methods, and Standards
An Overview of Cryptography
Understanding Physical Cryptography
Understanding Mathematical Cryptography
Working with Passwords
Understanding Quantum Cryptography
Uncovering the Myth of Unbreakable Codes
Understanding Cryptographic Algorithms
The Science of Hashing
Working with Symmetric Algorithms
Working with Asymmetric Algorithms
Using Cryptographic Systems
Confidentiality
Integrity
Digital Signatures
Authentication
Nonrepudiation
Access Control
Using Public Key Infrastructure
Using a Certificate Authority
Working with Registration Authorities and
Local Registration Authorities
Implementing Certificates
Understanding Certificate Revocation
Implementing Trust Models
Preparing for Cryptographic Attacks
Understanding Cryptography Standards and Protocols
The Origins of Encryption Standards
Public-Key Infrastructure X.509/Public-Key
Cryptography Standards
X.509
SSL and TLS
Certificate Management Protocols
Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions
Secure Electronic Transaction
Secure Shell
Pretty Good Privacy
HTTP Secure
Secure HTTP
IP Security
Tunneling Protocols
Federal Information Processing Standard
Common Criteria
Wireless Transport Layer Security
Wired Equivalent Privacy
ISO 17799
Understanding Key Management and the Key Life Cycle
Comparing Centralized and Decentralized Key Generation
Storing and Distributing Keys
Using Key Escrow
Identifying Key Expiration
Revoking Keys
Suspending Keys
Recovering and Archiving Keys
Renewing Keys
Destroying Keys
Identifying Key Usage
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Lab 7.1: Hash Rules in Windows Server 2003
Lab 7.2: SSL Settings in Windows Server 2003
Lab 7.3: Encrypting a File System in Linux
Lab 7.4: Look for Errors in IPSec Performance Statistics
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 8 Security Policies and Procedures
Understanding Business Continuity
Utilities
High Availability
Disaster Recovery
Reinforcing Vendor Support
Service-Level Agreements
Code Escrow Agreements
Generating Policies and Procedures
Human Resource Policies
Business Policies
Certificate Policies
Incident-Response Policies
Enforcing Privilege Management
User and Group Role Management
Privilege Escalation
Single Sign-On Initiatives
Privilege Decision Making
Auditing
Access Control
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Lab 8.1: Use Automated System Recovery in
Windows Server 2003
Lab 8.2: Create a Rescue Disk in Linux
Lab 8.3: Create a Backup with SuSE Linux
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 9 Security Administration
Understanding Security Management
Drafting Best Practices and Documentation
Simplifying Security Administration
Understanding Security Awareness and Education
Using Communication and Awareness
Providing Education
Staying on Top of Security
Websites
Trade Publications
Regulating Privacy and Security
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Computer Security Act of 1987
The Cyberspace Electronic Security Act
The Cyber Security Enhancement Act
The Patriot Act
Familiarizing Yourself with International Efforts
Summary
Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs
Lab 9.1: Configure Windows Automatic Updates
Lab 9.2: Run the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Appendix A Security Administrator’s Troubleshooting Guide
Getting Started
Access Control Issues
Accountability Concerns
Auditing
Authentication Schemes
Authentication Factors
Mutual Authentication
Authentication Protection
Backup Management
Baselining Security
Certificate Management
Communications Security
Dial-Up
Remote Control/Remote Shell
Virtual Private Networks
Directory Services Protection
Disaster Planning
Documenting Your Environment
E-Mail Issues
File-Sharing Basics
Working with IDSs and Honey Pots
Incident Handling
Internet Common Sense
Key Management Conventions
Preventing Common Malicious Events
Antivirus Protection
Making Stronger Passwords
Managing Personnel
Keeping Physical Security Meaningful
Securing the Infrastructure
Working with Security Zones
Social Engineering Risks
System Hardening Basics
Securing the Wireless Environment
Appendix B Workbook Exercises
Lab B.1: Change to WPA Security in Windows XP
Lab B.2: Turn on the Firewall in Windows XP: Method One
Lab B.3: Turn on the Firewall in Windows XP: Method Two
Lab B.4: Create a Baseline for Internet Access
Lab B.5: Turn on a Screensaver Password for Windows XP
Lab B.6: Look for Security Events within Windows XP
Lab B.7: Identify User Accounts with Administrator Access in Windows XP
Lab B.8: Turn on a Screensaver Password for openSUSE
Lab B.9: Change a Password in Linux
Lab B.10: Find SUID and SGID Files in Linux
Lab B.11: Change ACLs on All Files in a Linux Directory
Lab B.12: Change Permissions on All Files in a Linux Directory
Lab B.13: Change the Default Permissions for all Newly Created Files in Linux
Lab B.14: View all Linux Logins
Lab B.15: Change the Group Associated with Files
Lab B.16: View Failed Login Attempts
Lab B.17: Hide a Linux File
Lab B.18: Hide and Access a Windows Share
Lab B.19: Encrypt a Windows File
Lab B.20: Count the Number of Running Linux Processes
Lab B.21: Display the Security Tab in Windows XP
Lab B.22: View Effective Permissions in Windows XP
Lab B.23: Turn the Guest Account Off
Lab B.24: View Internet Explorer Security Settings
Lab B.25: Change Internet Explorer Pop-up Blocker Settings
Lab B.26: Prevent a Folder from Being Shared
Lab B.27: Enable openSUSE Firewall
Lab B.28: Configure openSUSE Local Security
Lab B.29: Set the Defaults for New Users
Lab B.30: View Logged Warnings in openSUSE
Lab B.31: Configure AppArmor
Lab B.32: View AppArmor Reports
Lab B.33: Configure openSUSE as a Kerberos Client
Lab B.34: Configure openSUSE as an LDAP Client
Lab B.35: Turn Off IPv6 in openSUSE
Lab B.36: Turn On Folder Encryption with cipher
Lab B.37: Change the Minimum Password Age
Lab B.38: Compare Your System to a Security Template
Lab B.39: Clear Private Data in Internet Explorer
Lab B.40: Clear Private Data in Firefox
Lab B.41: Configure SELinux in Fedora
Lab B.42: Limit Cookies to First Party
Lab B.43: Configure the Phishing Filter
Lab B.44: Add a Legal Notice
Lab B.45: Configure Windows XP Startup
Lab B.46: Run a Remote Desktop
Lab B.47: Secure the Account Database
Lab B.48: Create a Restore Point
Lab B.49: Return to a Restore Point
            Lab B.50: Boot to a Good Configuration

            Appendix C Security+ Acronym List
            Appendix D About the Companion CD
            What You’ll Find on the CD
            Sybex Test Engine
            PDF of the Book
            Adobe Reader
            Electronic Flashcards
            System Requirements
            Using the CD
            Troubleshooting
            Customer Care
            Glossary
            Index



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