CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401), 2nd Edition

INTRODUCTION

The CompTIA Security+ certification exam is a fast-growing certification that covers different aspects of security including physical security, cryptography, operational security, and network security, topics. The certification is a well-rounded certification that will test your technical knowledge of security concepts and administrative knowledge of security.

The purpose of this introduction is to inform you on how to go about taking the Security+ certification exam and what you can expect to see on the exam itself as far as the types of questions. We will begin by looking at the purpose, focus, and structure of certification tests, and we will examine the effect these factors have on the kinds of questions you will face on your ...