CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide - Softcover

Stewart, James M.; Tittel, Ed; Chapple, Mike

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9780470276884: CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide

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ISBN 10: 0470276886 ISBN 13: 9780470276884

Publisher: Sybex, 2008

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Building on the popular Sybex Study Guide approach, CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide, 4th Edition provides 100% coverage of the CISSP Body of Knowledge exam objectives. Find clear and concise information on crucial security topics, practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience, and cutting-edge exam preparation software, including two full-length bonus exams and electronic flashcards. Prepare yourself by reviewing the key exam topics, including access control, application security, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, cryptography; information security and risk management, and security architecture and design telecommunications and network security.

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Comprehensive preparation for the CISSP certification exam

Gaining your CISSP certification shows you commitment to you profession and enhances your credibility and marketability in the field. Through real-world scenarios, written labs, and full coverage of the exam's Common Body of Knowledge, these expert authors give you not only the tools you need to prepare for the exam, but the skills you need to be successful in you work. Key topics covered include access control, business continuity, cryptography, biometrics, software security testing, and much more. This updated and essential guide also offers practical advice on how to pass the exam. Inside, you;ll find:

Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills
Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track you exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.

Featured on the CD

Sybex Test Engine:
Test you knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and two full-length 250-questions bonus exams.

Electronic Flashcards:
Reinforce you understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm Handheld.

Also on the CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

About the Author:

James Michael Stewart, CISSP, has been writing and training for more than 14 years, with a current focus on security. He has taught dozens of CISSP training courses, not to mention numerous sessions on Windows security and the Certified Ethical Hacker certification. He is the author of several books and courseware sets on security certification, Microsoft topics, and network administration. More information about Michael can be found at his website: www.impactonline.com

Ed Tittel is a full-time freelance writer, trainer, and consultant specializing in matters related to information security, markup languages, and networking technologies. He is a regular contributor to numerous TechTarget websites; teaches online security and technology courses for companies including HP, Sony, and Motorola; and writes regularly for Tom’s Hardware. Ed’s professional bio and other information are available at www.edtittel.com

Mike Chapple , CISSP, is an IT security professional with the University of Notre Dame. In the past, he was chief information officer of Brand Institute and an information security researcher with the National Security Agency and the U.S. Air Force. His primary areas of expertise include network intrusion detection and access controls. Mike is a frequent contributor to TechTarget’s SearchSecurity site, a technical editor for Information Security magazine, and the author of several information security titles including The GSEC Prep Guide from Wiley and Information Security Illuminated from Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

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