David L. Prowse - CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition

David L. Prowse

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CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide

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CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition

ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-4827-0
ISBN-10: 0-7897-4827-4

CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide, Standard Edition:

ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-4921-5
ISBN-10: 0-7897-4921-1

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Prowse, David L.
CompTIA security+ SY0-301 authorized cert guide / David L. Prowse.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-7897-4827-0 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1. Computer securityExaminationsStudy guides. 2. Computer techniciansCertificationStudy guides. 3. Computer networksSecurity measuresExaminationsStudy guides. 4. Computing Technology Industry AssociationExaminationsStudy guides. I. Title.
QA76.9.A25P788 2012
005.8dc23
2011042332

Printed in the United States of America
First Printing: December 2011

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David L. Prowse is an author, a computer network specialist, and a technical trainer. Over the past several years he has authored several titles for Pearson Education, including the well-received CompTIA A+ Exam Cram. As a consultant, he installs and secures the latest in computer and networking technology. Over the past decade he has also taught CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification courses, both in the classroom and via the Internet.

He runs the website www.davidlprowse.com, where he gladly answers questions from students and readers.

Aubrey Adams (CCNA, Security+) is an electronic and computer system engineering lecturer and Cisco Networking Academy instructor at Central Institute of Technology in Perth, Western Australia. Coming from a background in telecommunications design, with qualifications in electronic engineering and management and graduate diplomas in computing and education, he teaches across a range of computer systems and networking vocational education and training areas. Aubrey also authors Networking Academy curriculum and assessments and is a Cisco Press author and Pearson Education technical editor.

This book and accompanying DVD wouldnt have been possible without my publisher, Pearson. Ive been involved in many projects with Pearson over the past several years and give my thanks for the ongoing opportunities and support I have received.

One person in particular Id like to acknowledge is Andrew Cupp. Drew, once again, your guidance during this project has been nothing short of greatness. You definitely helped develop what I think is an exceptional product.

Id also like to thank Aubrey Adams for his excellent feedback during the creation of this book. Good technical editors are difficult to find; Im grateful to Aubrey for his dedication and hard work during this project. My thanks also go out to the various people involved in developing and publishing this book: David Dusthimer, Betsy Brown, Sandra Schroeder, Tony Palleschi, Tonya Simpson, Tim Warner, and Vanessa Evans. It takes a lot of talented people to get a final product on the shelvesI appreciate everything you did to make this book a reality.

Special thanks to Dr. Rick Blazek, Tony Ardito, and Brian Campbell. Your contributions and suggestions helped me to incorporate a real-world feel and were key ingredients in keeping the book current.

And then there are the usual suspectsmy wife, family, friends; thank you for bearing with me on yet another crazy book-writing crusade!

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