The Bottom Line
Security+ is a widely accepted certification for information security. For those looking to enter the field Security+ is a good start and this book is a great resource to help you pass the test.
Pros
- One of the best Security+ exam books
- Good coverage of all exam topics
- CDROM included with practice questions
Cons
- Needs more practice questions on CDROM
Description
- Security+ is a widely recognized certification in the Information Security field
- Written by the authors of The CISSP Prep Guide and the Advanced CISSP Prep Guide
- Comprehensive coverage of the information needed to pass each of the five exam domains
- CDROM with over 100 review questions using the Boson test engine
Guide Review - Book Review: Security+ Prep Guide
Security+ is a great first certification for someone looking to enter the field of Information Security. Although it is considered something of an entry-level certification, the information and the exam are by no means trivial.
The Security+ exam tests on five domains or subject areas: general security concepts, communications security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography and operational / organizational security. This book covers each of these topics well and includes review questions at the end of each section.
The book should be used to prepare for the test and not necessarily to teach the information. Nothing beats hands-on experience for real learning, but for those ready to take the exam this book is a great tool.