This is a practical certification guide covering all the exam topics in an easy-to-follow manner backed with mock tests and self-assesment scenarios for better preparation. Key Features Learn cryptography and various cryptography algorithms for real-world implementations Discover security policies, plans, and procedures to protect your security infrastructure Written by Ian Neil, one of the world's top CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) trainer Book DescriptionCompTIA Security+ is a worldwide certification that establishes the fundamental knowledge required to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide is a best-in-class exam study guide that covers all of CompTIA Security+ 501 exam objectives. It is authored by Ian Neil, who is a world-class trainer of CompTIA Security+ 501. Packed with self-assessment scenarios and realistic exam questions, this guide will help you master the core concepts to succeed in the exam the first time you take it. Using relevant examples, you will learn all the important security fundamentals from Certificates and Encryption to Identity and Access Management concepts. You will then dive into the important domains of the exam; namely, threats, attacks and vulnerabilities, technologies and tools, architecture and design, risk management, and cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). This book comes with over 600 practice questions with detailed explanation that is at the exam level and also includes two mock exams to help you with your study plan. This guide will ensure that encryption and certificates are made easy for you. What you will learn Get to grips with security fundamentals from Certificates and Encryption to Identity and Access Management Secure devices and applications that are used by your company Identify the different types of malware and virus and take appropriate actions to protect against them Protect your environment against social engineering and advanced attacks Implement PKI concepts Learn about secure coding techniques, quality control, and testing Troubleshoot common security issues Who this book is forThis book is designed for anyone who is seeking to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam. It is a stepping stone for anyone who wants to become a security professional or move into cyber security. This certification guide assumes no prior knowledge of the product.

This practical guide is a great solution to address the key problem how to implement ITIL and ISO 20000 when initial training has been completed. It supports the basic approaches to the fundamental processes - small to medium sized companies will find the concise, practical guidance easy to follow and implement. It avoids the complex, enterprise-wide issues which are not required for many organisations. Each chapter has the following structure: Improvement activities Process inputs and outputs Related processes Tools and techniques Key Performance Indicators Critical Success Factors Process Improvement roles Benefits of effective Process Implementation challenges and considerations Typical assets and artefacts of an Improvement program

Get certified as an Azure architect by acing the 70-535 Architecting Microsoft Solutions (70-535) exam using this comprehensive guide with full coverage of the exam objectives Key Features Learn to successfully design and architect powerful solutions on the Azure Cloud platform Enhance your skills with mock tests and practice questions A detailed certification guide that will help you ace the 70-535 exam with confidence Book DescriptionArchitecting Microsoft Azure Solutions: Exam Guide 70-535 will get Azure architects and developers up-to-date with the latest updates on Azure from an architecture and design perspective. The book includes all the topics that are still relevant from the previous 70-534 exam, and is updated with latest topics covered, including Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and architecture styles. This exam guide is divided into six parts, where the first part will give you a good understanding of how to design a compute infrastructure. It also dives into designing networking and data implementations. You will learn about designing solutions for Platform Service and operations. Next, you will be able to secure your resources and data, as well as design a mechanism for governance and policies. You will also understand the objective of designing solutions for Platform Services, by covering Artificial Intelligence, IoT, media services, and messaging solution concepts. Finally, you will cover the designing for operations objective. This objective covers application and platform monitoring, as well as designing alerting strategies and operations automation strategies. By the end of the book, you'll have met all of the exam objectives, and will have all the information you need to ace the 70-535 exam. You will also have become an expert in designing solutions on Microsoft Azure. What you will learn Use Azure Virtual Machines to design effective VM deployments Implement architecture styles, like serverless computing and microservices Secure your data using different security features and design effective security strategies Design Azure storage solutions using various storage features Create identity management solutions for your applications and resources Architect state-of-the-art solutions using Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and Azure Media Services Use different automation solutions that are incorporated in the Azure platform Who this book is forThis book is for architects and experienced developers, who are gearing up for the 70-535 exam. Technical architects interested in learning more about designing Cloud solutions will also find this book useful.

Become familiar with ICND1 (100-105) exam objectives, and learn how to get ready for the exam Key Features A step by step guide that will build you skills from basic concepts to completely understanding network communication Comprehensive coverage to help you implement the knowledge you've gained in real-world scenarios Take practice questions and mock tests to check how prepared you are for the CCENT exam Book DescriptionCCENT is the entry-level certification for those looking to venture into the networking world. This guide will help you stay up-to date with your networking skills. This book starts with the basics and will take you through everything essential to pass the certification exam. It extensively covers IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, IP data networks, switching and routing, network security, and much more-all in some detail. This guide will provide real-world examples with a bunch of hands-on labs to give you immense expertise in important networking tasks, with a practical approach. Each chapter consists of practice questions to help you take up a challenge from what you have procured. This book ends with mock tests with several examples to help you confidently pass the certification. This Certification Guide consists of everything you need to know in order to pass the ICND 1 100-105 Exam, thus obtaining a CCENT certification. However, practicing with real switches and routers or a switch or router simulator will help you succeed. What you will learn Get to grips with the computer network concepts Understand computer network components and learn to create a computer network Understand switching and learn how to configure a switch Understand routing and learn how to configure a router Understand network services and the maintenance process Learn how to troubleshoot networking issues Become familiar with, and learn how to prepare for, the ICND1 100-105 exam Who this book is forIf you are a Network Administrator, Network Technician, Networking professional, or would simply like to prepare for your CCENT certification, then this book is for you. Some basic understanding of networks and how they work would be helpful. Sufficient information will be provided to those new to this field.

Now in its third edition, Foundations of Software Testing: ISTQB Certification is the essential guide to software testing and to the ISTQB Foundation qualification. Completely updated to comprehensively reflect the most recent changes to the ISTQB Foundation Syllabus, the book adopts a practical, hands-on approach, covering the fundamental topics that every system and software tester should know. The authors are themselves developers of the ISTQB syllabus and are highly respected international authorities, teachers and authors within the field of software testing.

Master the objectives required to pass the Certified OpenStack Administrator exam. About This Book * Focuses on providing a clear, concise strategy so you gain the specific skills required to pass the Certified OpenStack Administrator exam * Includes exercises and performance-based tasks to ensure all exam objectives can be completed via the Horizon dashboard and command-line interface * Includes a free OpenStack Virtual Appliance to practice the objectives covered throughout the book * Includes a practice exam to put your OpenStack skills to the test to prove you have what it takes to conquer the live exam * Updated for the 2017 exam featuring OpenStack Newton Who This Book Is For This book is for IT professionals, system administrators, DevOps engineers, and software developers with basic Linux command-line and networking knowledge. It's also a great guide for those interested in an entry-level OpenStack position but have limited real-world OpenStack experience. After passing the exam, Certified OpenStack Administrators will prove they have the required skills for the job. What You Will Learn * Manage the Keystone identity service by creating and modifying domains, groups, projects, users, roles, services, endpoints, and quotas. * Upload Glance images, launch new Nova instances, and create flavors, key pairs, and snapshots. * Discover Neutron tenant and provider networks, security groups, routers, and floating IPs. * Manage the Cinder block storage service by creating volumes and attaching them to instances. * Create Swift containers and set access control lists to allow read/write access to your objects. * Explore Heat orchestration templates and create, list, and update stacks. In Detail This book provides you with a specific strategy to pass the OpenStack Foundation's first professional certification: the Certified OpenStack Administrator. In a recent survey, 78% of respondents said the OpenStack skills shortage had deterred them from adopting OpenStack. Consider this an opportunity to increase employer and customer confidence by proving you have the skills required to administrate real-world OpenStack clouds. You will begin your journey by getting well-versed with the OpenStack environment, understanding the benefits of taking the exam, and installing an included OpenStack all-in-one virtual appliance so you can work through objectives covered throughout the book. After exploring the basics of the individual services, you will be introduced to strategies to accomplish the exam objectives relevant to Keystone, Glance, Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Swift, Heat, and troubleshooting. Finally, you'll benefit from the special tips section and a practice exam to put your knowledge to the test. By the end of the journey, you will be ready to become a Certified OpenStack Administrator! Style and approach Clear, concise, and straightforward with supporting diagrams and lab environment tutorials, this book will help you confidently pass Certified OpenStack Administrator objectives on the Horizon dashboard and command-line interface.

Consolidate your knowledge base with critical Security+ review CompTIA Security+ Review Guide, Fourth Edition, is the smart candidate's secret weapon for passing Exam SY0-501 with flying colors. You've worked through your study guide, but are you sure you're prepared? This book provides tight, concise reviews of all essential topics throughout each of the exam's six domains to help you reinforce what you know. Take the pre-assessment test to identify your weak areas while there is still time to review, and use your remaining prep time to turn weaknesses into strengths. The Sybex online learning environment gives you access to portable study aids, including electronic flashcards and a glossary of key terms, so you can review on the go. Hundreds of practice questions allow you to gauge your readiness, and give you a preview of the big day. Avoid exam-day surprises by reviewing with the makers of the test--this review guide is fully approved and endorsed by CompTIA, so you can be sure that it accurately reflects the latest version of the exam. The perfect companion to the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Seventh Edition, this review guide can be used with any study guide to help you: Review the critical points of each exam topic area Ensure your understanding of how concepts translate into tasks Brush up on essential terminology, processes, and skills Test your readiness with hundreds of practice questions You've put in the time, gained hands-on experience, and now it's time to prove what you know. The CompTIA Security+ certification tells employers that you're the person they need to keep their data secure; with threats becoming more and more sophisticated, the demand for your skills will only continue to grow. Don't leave anything to chance on exam day--be absolutely sure you're prepared with the CompTIA Security+ Review Guide, Fourth Edition.

This effective self-study guide offers 100% coverage of the challenging SCSP SNIA Certified Storage Professional exam Take the SCSP SNIA Certified Storage Professional exam with complete confidence using the information contained in this comprehensive exam preparation package. To aid in study, each chapter includes "Exam Tips" sections that highlight key information and point out potential pitfalls and detailed examples illustrate real-world applications. Exercises and practice questions throughout reinforce key information and facilitate retention. Fulfilling the promise of the All-in-One series, this comprehensive reference serves as a study tool AND a valuable on-the-job reference that will serve you well beyond the exam. SCSP SNIA Certified Storage Professional All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam S10-110) features practice questions that match those on the actual SCSP exam in content, format, and style. * Fully covers every topic on the SCSP SNIA Certified Storage Professional exam * Written by a leading expert in storage networking * Valuable appendix contains a complete, accurate practice exam