CISSP Study Guide
- 2nd Edition - August 29, 2012
- Latest edition
- Authors: Eric Conrad, Seth Misenar, Joshua Feldman
- Language: English
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Description
Description
The CISSP certification is the most prestigious, globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam for information security professionals. The newest edition of this acclaimed study guide is aligned to cover all of the material included in the newest version of the exam’s Common Body of Knowledge. The ten domains are covered completely and as concisely as possible with an eye to acing the exam.
Each of the ten domains has its own chapter that includes specially designed pedagogy to aid the test-taker in passing the exam, including: Clearly stated exam objectives; Unique terms/Definitions; Exam Warnings; Learning by Example; Hands-On Exercises; Chapter ending questions. Furthermore, special features include: Two practice exams; Tiered chapter ending questions that allow for a gradual learning curve; and a self-test appendix
Key features
Key features
- 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 January 2012, and also provides two practice exams, tiered end-of-chapter questions for a gradual learning curve, and a complete self-test appendix
Readership
Readership
Computer and Information Systems Managers, Systems Administrators, Application Developers, Network Administrators, Security Managers, Security Analysts, Directors of Security, Security Auditors, Security Engineers, Compliance Specialists.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Acknowledgments
About the authors
Lead Author
Contributing Authors
About the Technical Editor
Chapter 1. Introduction
Exam objectives in this chapter
How to Prepare for the Exam
Taking the Exam
Good Luck!
REFERENCES
Chapter 2. Domain 1: Access Control
Exam objectives in this chapter
Unique Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Cornerstone Information Security Concepts
Access Control Models
Procedural Issues for Access Control
Access Control Defensive Categories and Types
Authentication Methods
Access Control Technologies
Types of Attackers
Assessing Access Control
Summary of Exam Objectives
Self Test
Self-test quick answer key
REFERENCES
Chapter 3. Domain 2: Telecommunications and Network Security
Exam objectives in this chapter
Unique Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Network Architecture and Design
Network Devices and Protocols
Secure Communications
Summary of Exam Objectives
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
REFERENCES
Chapter 4. Domain 3: Information Security Governance and Risk Management
Exam objectives in this chapter
Unique Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Risk Analysis
Information Security Governance
Summary of Exam Objectives
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
REFERENCES
Chapter 5. Domain 4: Software Development Security
Exam objectives in this chapter
Unique Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Programming Concepts
Application Development Methods
Object-Orientated Design and Programming
Software Vulnerabilities, Testing, and Assurance
Databases
Artificial Intelligence
Summary of Exam Objectives
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
REFERENCES
Chapter 6. Domain 5: Cryptography
Exam objectives in this chapter
Unique Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Cornerstone Cryptographic Concepts
History of Cryptography
Symmetric Encryption
Asymmetric Encryption
Hash Functions
Cryptographic Attacks
Implementing Cryptography
Summary of Exam Objectives
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
REFERENCES
Chapter 7. Domain 6: Security Architecture and Design
Exam objectives in this chapter
Unique Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Secure System Design Concepts
Secure Hardware Architecture
Secure Operating System and Software Architecture
Virtualization and Distributed Computing
System Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Countermeasures
Security Models
Evaluation Methods, Certification, and Accreditation
Summary of Exam Objectives
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
REFERENCES
Chapter 8. Domain 7: Operations Security
Exam objectives in this chapter
Unique Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Administrative Security
Sensitive Information and Media Security
Asset Management
Continuity of Operations
Incident Response Management
Summary of Exam Objectives
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
REFERENCES
Chapter 9. Domain 8: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
Exam objectives in this chapter
Unique Terms and Definitions
Introduction
BCP and DRP Overview and Process
Developing a BCP/DRP
Backups and Availability
DRP Testing, Training, and Awareness
BCP/DRP Maintenance
Specific BCP/DRP Frameworks
Summary of Exam Objectives
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
REFERENCES
Chapter 10. Domain 9: Legal, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance
Exam objectives in this chapter
Unique Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Major legal systems
Criminal, Civil, and Administrative Law
Information Security Aspects of Law
Forensics
Legal Aspects of Investigations
Important Laws and Regulations
Security and Third Parties
Ethics
Summary of Exam Objectives
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
REFERENCES
Chapter 11. Domain 10: Physical (Environmental) Security
Exam objectives in this chapter
Unique Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Perimeter Defenses
Site Selection, Design, and Configuration
System Defenses
Environmental Controls
Summary of Exam Objectives
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
REFERENCES
APPENDIX: Self Test
Chapter 2, Domain 1: Access Control
Chapter 3, Domain 2: Telecommunications and Network Security
Chapter 4, Domain 3: Information Security Governance and Risk Management
Chapter 5, Domain 4: Software Development Security
Chapter 6, Domain 5: Cryptography
Chapter 7, Domain 6: Security Architecture and Design
Chapter 8, Domain 7: Operations Security
Chapter 9, Domain 8: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
Chapter 10, Domain 9: Legal, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance
Chapter 11, Domain 10: Physical (Environmental) Security
Glossary
Index
Review quotes
Review quotes
"Gives you everything you need and nothing you don't. One of the temptations you face as an author of a certification prep book or course is to include information that you feel is important, but not related to preparation for the certification. Eric Conrad has shown incredible discipline in keeping this book focused on preparing you to take the CISSP."—Stephen Northcutt, President, The SANS Technology Institute
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: August 29, 2012
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Eric Conrad
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Seth Misenar
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