Master cybersecurity fundamentals and pass the SY0-701 exam on your first attempt

This is the third edition of the book Published by Packt. This repo has the graphics bundle, which includes the high quality color images used in the book.

Building upon the success of its bestselling predecessor, this third edition of the book is your ultimate resource for mastering the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam. Authored by cybersecurity expert Ian Neil, this comprehensive guide helps you unlock the power of cybersecurity and learn the technology behind the SY0-701 certification in detail to pass the exam with confidence.

This book delves deep into the intricacies of cybersecurity, introducing you to the essential principles, controls, and best practices. The chapters will help you become proficient in cybersecurity fundamentals and acquire the knowledge and skills you need to identify and mitigate threats, manage vulnerabilities, and safeguard enterprise infrastructure. You’ll be able to apply the principles of security governance and compliance, conduct risk assessments, and excel in audit and assessment tasks.

Along with a mock exam to reinforce your learning and prepare you for the exam, the book offers an exclusive 12% exam discount voucher. Whether you aim to excel the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, advance your career in cybersecurity, or enhance your existing knowledge, this book enables you to transform into a cybersecurity expert. It’s your passport to a world where cybersecurity excellence is not a dream but a reality.

Author: Ian Neil

Chapter Review Questions section in all chapters in the EPUB file

The "Chapter Review Questions" list utilizes numerical identifiers instead of alphabetic ones. Please interpret 1 as A, 2 as B, 3 as C, and 4 as D when referring to the options and checking the Solutions section. We have fixed this issue in the latest EPUB file available on all channels.

Exam Discount Voucher Link

The current exam discount voucher link in the book is temporarily now working. Kindly refer to this line: https://www.testforless.store/discounts and follow the steps mentioned in the book.

Chapter 1, Page No. 10

Incorrect statement in the book: The first question in the "Chapter Review" section is: Which control types are being adopted by the company?

Correct statement: Which controls are being adopted by the company?

Chapter 2, Page No. 15

Incorrect statement in the book: The reminder note: A digital signature on an email proves that you sent the email; you cannot deny that sent the email.

Correct statement: A digital signature on an email proves that you sent the email; you cannot deny that you sent the email.

Chapter 2, Page No. 24

Incorrect statement in the book: Another tactic we could use is fake telemetry where we identify and attack but return fake data

Correct statement: Another tactic we could use is fake telemetry where we identify an attack but return fake data

Chapter 4, Page No. 43

Incorrect statement in the book: This chapter covers the fourth objective of Domain 1.0, Explain the Importance of Using Appropriate Cryptographic Solutions

Correct statement: This chapter covers the fourth objective of Domain 1.0, General Security Concepts, of the CompTIA Security+ exam.

Incorrect statement in the book: Access control: Regulatomg user access to sensitive resources

Correct statement: Access control: Regulating user access to sensitive resources

Chapter 9, Chapter Review Questions section, Page No. 141

In the "Chapter Review Questions" section, Question 4 listed in Chapter 9 is actually intended for Chapter 11. This discrepancy affects the numbering sequence of questions and solutions in both Chapter 9 and Chapter 11. Please consider this when referencing the questions and their solutions in these chapters.

Chapter 10, Page No. 164

Incorrect statement in the book: Ease of recovery: CSPs use geographically distributed regions, each of which holds three or four copies of the data, so that should any datacenters go offline, the customer is still able to access other copies of the data.

Correct statement: Ease of recovery: Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) use geographically distributed regions, each of which holds three or four copies of the data, so that should any datacenters go offline, the customer is still able to access other copies of the data.

Chapter 11, Page No. 184

Incorrect statement in the book: The table caption for 11.1 is incorrect as VPN modes

Correct statement: Table 11.1: IPSec modes

Chapter 12, Page No. 195

Incorrect statement in the book: A period (.) is missing at the end of the bullet point

Correct statement: Critical data: This is data that is critical for the running of the organization, such as backups or encryption keys, that could cause operation failure if corrupted or lost. It could also be classified and encrypted to prevent an outside party from accessing it.

Chapter 13, Page No. 206

The arrows within the box next to "VIP" in Figure 13.1 are incorrectly pointing towards the right; they should be directed towards the left side instead.

Chapter 19, Page No. 338

Figure 19.1 image should be:

Company A

Mr Red

Ms Blue

Ms Green

Company B

Ms Orange

Mr Purple

Mr Yellow

Chapter 22, Page No. 388

Incorrect statement in the book: Reminder: Ensure you know the differences between non-credentialed and credentialed vulnerability scanners.

Correct statement: Reminder: Ensure you know the differences between non-credentialed and credentialed vulnerability scans.

Chapter 23, Page No. 398

Incorrect statement in the book: For further details regarding COOPs, see Chapter 12, Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.

Correct statement: For further details regarding COOPs, see Chapter 13, Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.

Chapter 24, Page No. 415

Incorrect statement in the book: This chapter covers the second objective in Domain 5.0, Security Architecture, of the CompTIA Security+ exam.

Correct statement: This chapter covers the second objective in Domain 5.0, Program Management and Oversights, of the CompTIA Security+ exam.

Chapter 25, Page No. 433

Incorrect statement in the book: Reminder: An MSA outlines the terms and conductions of a contract and an SOW outlines the vendor’s task, the organization’s expectations, and predefined outcomes.

Correct statement: Reminder: An MSA outlines the terms and conditions of a contract and an SOW outlines the vendor’s task, the organization’s expectations, and predefined outcomes.

Solutions, Page No. 481

Incorrect statement in the book: 3. The correct answer is option C. Operational controls focus on ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and adherence to established procedures.

Correct statement: 3. The correct answer is option A. Directive control provides specific instructions or guidelines.

Solutions on Page No. 482

Incorrect statement in the book: Option C is incorrect; the application log focuses on application-specific events and is not as comprehensive as an audit trail.

Correct statement: Option B is incorrect; the application log focuses on application-specific events and is not as comprehensive as an audit trail.

The Headers section of Page No. 518

The Headers section of the page has an incorrect chapter number and name. It should be Chapter 15: Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management

Solutions, Page No. 568

Incorrect statement in the book: The correct answer and explanation are missing.

Correct statement: The correct answer is D. Service Level Agreement (SLA) Review can provide insights into whether the vendor's capabilities and services align with the organization's objectives and needs. It outlines the expected level of service and helps in understanding if the vendor can meet the strategic goals of the organization.