Book description
Learn, prepare, and practice for CISSP exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.
Master the latest CISSP exam topics
Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
Practice with realistic exam questions
Get practical guidance for test taking strategies
CISSP Cert Guide, Third Edition is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Leading IT certification experts Robin Abernathy and Troy McMillan 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.
The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of 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 website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software 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.
Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this CISSP study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will allow you to succeed on the exam the first time.
The ISC2 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
Table of contents
- Cover
- About This E-Book
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- About the Authors
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Technical Reviewer
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Reader Services
- Introduction
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Chapter 1 Security and Risk Management
- Foundation Topics
- Security Terms
- Security Governance Principles
- Compliance
- Legal and Regulatory Issues
- Professional Ethics
- Security Documentation
- Business Continuity
- Personnel Security Policies and Procedures
- Risk Management Concepts
- Geographical Threats
- Threat Modeling
- Security Risks in the Supply Chain
- Security Education, Training, and Awareness
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Answer Review Questions
- Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 2 Asset Security
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Chapter 3 Security Architecture and Engineering
- Foundation Topics
- Engineering Processes Using Secure Design Principles
- Security Model Concepts
- System Security Evaluation Models
- Certification and Accreditation
- Control Selection Based upon Systems Security Requirements
- Security Capabilities of Information Systems
- Security Architecture Maintenance
- Vulnerabilities of Security Architectures, Designs, and Solution Elements
- Vulnerabilities in Web-Based Systems
- Vulnerabilities in Mobile Systems
- Vulnerabilities in Embedded Devices
- Cryptography
- Cryptographic Types
- Symmetric Algorithms
- Asymmetric Algorithms
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Key Management Practices
- Message Integrity
- Digital Signatures
- Applied Cryptography
- Cryptanalytic Attacks
- Digital Rights Management
- Site and Facility Design
- Site and Facility Security Controls
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Answer Review Questions
- Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 4 Communication and Network Security
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Chapter 5 Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Foundation Topics
- Access Control Process
- Physical and Logical Access to Assets
- Identification and Authentication Concepts
- Identification and Authentication Implementation
- Identity as a Service (IDaaS) Implementation
- Third-Party Identity Services Integration
- Authorization Mechanisms
- Provisioning Life Cycle
- Access Control Threats
- Prevent or Mitigate Access Control Threats
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Answer Review Questions
- Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 6 Security Assessment and Testing
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Chapter 7 Security Operations
- Foundation Topics
- Investigations
- Investigation Types
- Logging and Monitoring Activities
- Resource Provisioning
- Security Operations Concepts
- Resource Protection
- Incident Management
- Detective and Preventive Measures
- Patch and Vulnerability Management
- Change Management Processes
- Recovery Strategies
- Disaster Recovery
- Testing Disaster Recovery Plans
- Business Continuity Planning and Exercises
- Physical Security
- Personnel Safety and Security
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Answer Review Questions
- Answers and Explanations
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Chapter 8 Software Development Security
- Foundation Topics
- Software Development Concepts
- Security in the System and Software Development Life Cycles
- Security Controls in Development
- Assess Software Security Effectiveness
- Security Impact of Acquired Software
- Secure Coding Guidelines and Standards
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Answer Review Questions
- Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 9 Final Preparation
- Glossary
- Index
- Online Elements
- Code Snippets
Product information
- Title: CISSP Cert Guide, 3rd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2018
- Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
- ISBN: 9780134999661
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