Written by leading information security educators, this fully revised, full-color computer security textbook covers CompTIA’s fastest-growing credential, CompTIA Security+.

Principles of Computer Security, Fourth Edition is a student-tested, introductory computer security textbook that provides comprehensive coverage of computer and network security fundamentals in an engaging and dynamic full-color design.

In addition to teaching key computer security concepts, the textbook also fully prepares you for CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-401 with 100% coverage of all exam objectives. Each chapter begins with a list of topics to be covered and features sidebar exam and tech tips, a chapter summary, and an end-of-chapter assessment section that includes key term, multiple choice, and essay quizzes as well as lab projects. Electronic content includes CompTIA Security+ practice exam questions and a PDF copy of the book.

Key features:

• CompTIA Approved Quality Content (CAQC)
• Electronic content features two simulated practice exams in the Total Tester exam engine and a PDF eBook
• Supplemented by Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual, Fourth Edition, available separately
• White and Conklin are two of the most well-respected computer security educators in higher education
• Instructor resource materials for adopting instructors include: Instructor Manual, PowerPoint slides featuring artwork from the book, and a test bank of questions for use as quizzes or exams
• Answers to the end of chapter sections are not included in the book and are only available to adopting instructors

Learn how to:

• Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security
• Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs)
• Secure remote access, wireless networks, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
• Authenticate users and lock down mobile devices
• Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications
• Prevent network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and
  
  password guessing
• Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits
• Manage e-mail, instant messaging, and web security
• Explore secure software development requirements
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity measures
• Handle computer forensics and incident response
• Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues