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This fully updated, exam-focused study aid covers everything you need to know and shows you how to prepare for the CompTIA Security examWith hundreds of practice exam questions, including difficult performance-based questions, CompTIA Security Certification Study Guide, Third Edition covers what you need to know -- and shows you how to prepare -- for this challenging exam.* 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam SY0-501* Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam* Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered* Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter* Simulated exam questions -- including performance-based questions -- match the format, topics, and difficulty of the real examCovers all exam topics, including:Networking Basics and Terminology * Security Terminology * Security Policies and Standards * Types of Attacks * System Security Threats * Mitigating Security Threats * Implementing System Security * Securing the Network Infrastructure * Wireless Networking and Security * Authentication * Access Control * Cryptography * Managing a Public Key Infrastructure * Physical Security * Risk Analysis * Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity * Computer Forensics * Security Assessments and Audits * Monitoring and AuditingElectronic Content Includes:* 50 lab exercises and solutions* Complete practice exams* 3 hours of video training from the author* Secured book PDF.