Book description
CISSP® Study Guide, Fourth Edition provides the latest updates on CISSP® certification, the most prestigious, globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam for information security professionals. In this new edition, readers will learn about what's included in the newest version of the exam’s Common Body of Knowledge. The eight domains are covered completely and as concisely as possible. Each domain has its own chapter, including specially designed pedagogy to help readers pass the exam. Clearly stated exam objectives, unique terms/definitions, exam warnings, learning by example, hands-on exercises, and chapter ending questions help readers fully comprehend the material.
- Provides the most complete and effective study guide to prepare you for passing the CISSP® exam--contains only what you need to pass the test, with no fluff!
- Eric Conrad has prepared hundreds of professionals for passing the CISSP® exam through SANS, a popular and well-known organization for information security professionals
- Covers all of the new information in the Common Body of Knowledge updated in May 2021, and also provides tiered end-of-chapter questions for a gradual learning curve, and a complete self-test appendix
Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the authors
- Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 2: Domain 1: Security and Risk Management
- Abstract
- Unique Terms and Definitions
- Introduction
- Cornerstone Information Security Concepts
- Legal and Regulatory Issues
- Ethics
- Information Security Governance
- Access Control Defensive Categories and Types
- Risk Analysis
- Security and Third Parties
- Types of Attackers
- Summary of Exam Objectives
- Self-Test
- Self-Test Quick Answer Key
- References
- Chapter 3: Domain 2: Asset Security
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Chapter 4: Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
- Abstract
- Unique Terms and Definitions
- Introduction
- Secure Design Principles
- Security Models
- Evaluation Methods, Certification, and Accreditation
- Secure System Design Concepts
- Secure Hardware Architecture
- Secure Operating System and Software Architecture
- Virtualization, Cloud, and Distributed Computing
- System Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Countermeasures
- Cornerstone Cryptographic Concepts
- Types of Cryptography
- Cryptographic Attacks
- Implementing Cryptography
- Perimeter Defenses
- Site Selection, Design, and Configuration
- System Defenses
- Environmental Controls
- Summary of Exam Objectives
- Self-Test
- Self-Test Quick Answer Key
- References
- Chapter 5: Domain 4: Communication and Network Security
- Chapter 6: Domain 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Chapter 7: Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing
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Chapter 8: Domain 7: Security Operations
- Abstract
- Unique Terms and Definitions
- Introduction
- Administrative Security
- Forensics
- Incident Management
- Operational Preventive and Detective Controls
- Asset Management
- Continuity of Operations
- BCP and DRP Overview and Process
- Developing a BCP/DRP
- Backups and Availability
- DRP Testing, Training, and Awareness
- Continued BCP/DRP Maintenance
- Specific BCP/DRP Frameworks
- Summary of Exam Objectives
- Self-Test
- Self-Test Quick Answer Key
- References
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Chapter 9: Domain 8: Software Development Security
- Abstract
- Unique Terms and Definitions
- Introduction
- Programming Concepts
- Application Development Methods
- Databases
- Object-Oriented Design and Programming
- Assessing the Effectiveness of Software Security
- Artificial Intelligence
- Summary of Exam Objectives
- Self-Test
- Self-Test Quick Answer Key
- References
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Appendix: Self-Test
- Chapter 2: Domain 1: Security and Risk Management
- Chapter 3: Domain 2: Asset Security
- Chapter 4: Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
- Chapter 5: Domain 4: Communication and Network Security
- Chapter 6: Domain 5: Identity and Access Management
- Chapter 7: Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing
- Chapter 8: Domain 7: Security Operations
- Chapter 9: Domain 8: Software Development Security
- Glossary
- Index
Product information
- Title: CISSP® Study Guide, 4th Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: January 2023
- Publisher(s): Syngress
- ISBN: 9780443187353
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