CISSP Cert Guide - Couverture rigide

McMillan, Troy; Abernathy, Robin

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0789751518 ISBN 13 : 9780789751515

Editeur : Pearson IT Certification, 2013

Synopsis

"The CISSP Cert Guide" has a single goal: to help experienced security professionals pass the brand-new version of the field's most challenging security exam, ISC(2)'s Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). The most comprehensive and time-efficient CISSP study guide available, it's an extraordinarily cost-effective alternative to expensive live training: a perfect resource for both new CISSP candidates and those who must recertify to maintain their credentials. It presents focused, straight-to-the-point coverage of all ten domains in the CISSP Body of Knowledge: Access ControlTelecommunications and Network SecurityInformation Security Governance and Risk ManagementSoftware Development SecurityCryptographySecurity Architecture and DesignSecurity OperationsBusiness Continuity and Disaster Recovery PlanningLegal, Regulations, Investigations and CompliancePhysical (Environmental) SecurityFrom start to finish, it's organized to help you focus your study time where you need the most help, so you can retain more, and earn higher scores: Pre-chapter "Do I Know This Already" (DIKTA) quizzes help you assess your knowledge of each chapter's content, and decide how much time to spend on each sectionFoundation Topics sections thoroughly explain concepts and theory, and link them to real-world configurations and commandsKey Topics icons flag every figure, table, or list you absolutely must understand and rememberChapter-ending Exam Preparation sections deliver even more exercises and troubleshooting scenariosTwo full sample exams offer realistic practice delivered through Pearson's state-of-the-art PCPT test engine

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Learn, prepare, and practice for CISSP exam success with the CISSP Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification.

 

• Master CISSP exam topics
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
• Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
• Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD

 

CISSP Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Leading IT certification experts Troy McMillan and Robin Abernathy share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

 

You'll get a complete test preparation routine organized around proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.

 

The companion CD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most, so you can succeed on the exam the first time.

 

This study guide helps you master all the topics on the CISSP exam, including

 

• Access control
• Telecommunications and network security
• Information security governance and risk management
• Software development security
• Cryptography
• Security architecture and design
• Operation security
• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• Legal, regulations, investigations, and compliance
• Physical (environmental) security

 

Troy McMillan, Product Developer and Technical Editor at Kaplan Cert Prep, specializes in creating certification practice tests and study guides. He has 12 years of experience teaching Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, and Security classes for top training companies, including Global Knowledge and New Horizons. He holds more than 20 certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and other leading technology organizations.

Robin M. Abernathy has more than a decade of experience in IT certification prep. For Kaplan IT Certification Preparation, she has written and edited preparation materials for many (ISC)2, Microsoft, CompTIA, PMI, Cisco, and ITIL certifications. She holds multiple IT certifications from these vendors.

 

Companion CD

The CD contains two free, complete practice exams, plus memory tables and answers to help you study more efficiently and effectively.

 

Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:

Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, or Windows 8; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Pentium-class 1GHz processor (or equivalent); 512MB RAM; 650MB disk space plus 50MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

 

Biographie de l'auteur

Troy McMillan is a Product Developer and Technical Editor for Kaplan Cert Prep as well as a full time trainer and writer. He became a professional trainer 12 years ago teaching Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, and Wireless classes. Troy’s book CCNA Essentials by Sybex Publishing was released in November 2011. It has been chosen as the textbook for both online and instructor-led classes at several colleges in the United States. Troy also is a courseware developer. Among the work he has done in this area is wireless training materials for Motorola in 2011 and instructor materials for a series of books by Sybex on Windows Server 2008 R2 in 2011. Troy also teaches Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, and Security classes for several large corporate training companies. Among these are Global Knowledge and New Horizons. He now creates certification practice tests and study guides for the Transcender and Self-Test brands. Troy lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

Troy’s professional accomplishments include B.B.A., MCSE (NT/2000/ 2003, 2008), CCNA, CCNP, MCP+I, CNA, A+, Net+, MCT, Server+, I-Net+, MCSA, CIW p, CIWa, CIW security analyst, CWNA, CWSP, CWNT, CWNE, MCTS: Vista Configuration, MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician, MCITP: Server Administrator, MCITP: Consumer Support Technician, MCTS: Forefront Client and Server Configuration, MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment with BDD, MCTS: Office Project Server 2007, MCTS: Windows Active Directory: Configuration, MCTS: Applications Infrastructure: Configuration, MCTS: Network Infrastructure: Configuration, CCSI, and VCP.

 

Robin M. Abernathy has been working in the IT certification preparation industry at Kaplan IT Certification Preparation, the owners of the Transcender and Self Test brands, for more than a decade. Robin has written and edited certification preparation materials for many (ISC)2, Microsoft, CompTIA, PMI, Cisco, and ITIL certifications and holds multiple IT certifications from these vendors. Robin provides training on computer hardware and software, networking, security, and project management. Over the past couple years, she has ventured into the traditional publishing industry by technically editing several publications. More recently, she has presented at technical conferences and hosted webinars on IT certification topics.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Pearson IT Certification
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0789751518
• ISBN 13: 9780789751515
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 656