David L. Prowse is an author, technologist, and technical trainer. He has penned a dozen books for Pearson Education, including the well-received CompTIA A+ Exam Cram. He also develops video content, including the CompTIA A+ LiveLessons video course. Over the past two decades he has taught CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification courses, both in the classroom and via the Internet. David has 20 years of experience in the IT field and loves to share that experience with his readers, watchers, and students.

He runs the website www.davidlprowse.com in support of his books and videos.

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction to Security

Chapter 2 Computer Systems Security

Chapter 3 OS Hardening and Virtualization

Chapter 4 Application Security

Chapter 5 Network Design Elements

Chapter 6 Networking Protocols and Threats

Chapter 7 Network Perimeter Security

Chapter 8 Securing Network Media and Devices

Chapter 9 Physical Security and Authentication Models

Chapter 10 Access Control Methods and Models

Chapter 11 Vulnerability and Risk Assessment

Chapter 12 Monitoring and Auditing

Chapter 13 Encryption and Hashing Concepts

Chapter 14 PKI and Encryption Protocols

Chapter 15 Redundancy and Disaster Recovery

Chapter 16 Policies, Procedures, and People

Chapter 17 Taking the Real Exam

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