CISSP Guide to Security Essentials
By Peter H. Gregory
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CISSP GUIDE TO SECURITY ESSENTIALS, Second Edition, provides complete, focused coverage to prepare students and professionals alike for success on the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exam. The text opens with an overview of the current state of information security, including relevant legislation and standards, before proceeding to explore all ten CISSP domains in great detail, from security architecture and design to access control and cryptography. Each chapter opens with a brief review of relevant theory and concepts, followed by a strong focus on real-world applications and learning tools designed for effective exam preparation, including key terms, chapter summaries, study questions, hands-on exercises, and case projects. Developed by the author of more than 30 books on information securitythe Second Edition of this trusted text has been updated to reflect important new developments in technology and industry practices, providing an accurate guide to the entire CISSP common body of knowledge.
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CISSP GUIDE TO SECURITY ESSENTIALS, Second Edition, provides complete, focused coverage to prepare students and professionals alike for success on the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exam. The text opens with an overview of the current state of information security, including relevant legislation and standards, before proceeding to explore all ten CISSP domains in great detail, from security architecture and design to access control and cryptography. Each chapter opens with a brief review of relevant theory and concepts, followed by a strong focus on real-world applications and learning tools designed for effective exam preparation, including key terms, chapter summaries, study questions, hands-on exercises, and case projects. Developed by the author of more than 30 books on information securitythe Second Edition of this trusted text has been updated to reflect important new developments in technology and industry practices, providing an accurate guide to the entire CISSP common body of knowledge.
Covering the complete CISSP common body of knowledge within a single, comprehensive guide, this trusted text is ideal for anyone pursuing the advanced certification that has become the standard for the global information security industry, as well as the U.S. Department of Defense and National Security Agency.
Following an introduction that briefly reviews the current state of information security, the text dedicates individual chapters to each of the ten CISSP domains, enabling users to focus on each one in great depth, and to direct their review and exam preparation efforts where they need the most support.
After briefly discussing essential theory and concepts relevant to a specific domain, each chapter features a strong practical focus, emphasizing real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and a variety of learning tools to support exam preparation, including key terms, chapter summaries, and study questions.
Developed by the author of more than 30 books on information and business security—the text reflects the invaluable perspective of a security professional with more than 25 years of industry experience.
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