Mark Ciampa
Mark Ciampa is Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Previously, he served as Associate Professor and Director of Academic Computing for 20 years at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee. Dr. Ciampa has worked in the IT industry as a computer consultant for the U.S. Postal Service, the Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service, and the University of Tennessee. He is also the author of many Cengage/Course Technology textbooks, including Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, CWNA Guide to Wireless LANs, 3e, CWSP Guide to Wireless Security, Guide to Wireless Communications, and Networking BASICS. He holds a Ph.D. in digital communication systems from Indiana State University.

Reflecting the latest developments from the information security field, best-selling Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, provides the most current coverage available while thoroughly preparing readers for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 certification exam. Its comprehensive introduction to practical network and computer security covers all of the the new CompTIA Security+ exam objectives.

INTRODUCTION.
1: Introduction to Security.
2: Malware and Social Engineering Attacks.
3: Application and Network Attacks.
4: Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigating Attacks.
5: Host, Application, and Data Security.
6: Network Security.
7: Administering a Secure Network.
8: Wireless Network Security.
9: Access Control Fundamentals.
10: Authentication and Account Management.
11: Basic Cryptography.
12: Advanced Cryptography.
13: Business Continuity.
14: Risk Mitigation.
APPENDIX A: CompTIA SY0-301 Certification Exam Objectives.
APPENDIX B: Downloads and Tools for Hands-On Projects.
APPENDIX C: Security Web Sites.
APPENDIX D: Selected TCP/IP Ports and Their Threats.
APPENDIX E: Sample Internet and E-Mail Acceptable Use Policies.
APPENDIX F: Information Security Community Site.
GLOSSARY.
INDEX.