LPI Security Essentials Study Guide - (Sybex Study Guide) by David Clinton (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Prepare smarter and faster for the LPI Security Essentials exam

In LPI Security Essentials Study Guide: Exam 020-100, veteran Linux server administrator David Clinton delivers an expert tutorial on the major security threats facing computers, networks, connected devices, and IT services, both on-premise and in the cloud. You'll discover common and effective ways to prevent, mitigate, and respond to security attacks, and validate your ability to use encryption to secure data transferred through a network.

This book is designed to prepare you for the LPI Security Essentials certification offered by the global standard and career support organization for open-source professionals. Whether you're preparing for this foundational exam as a steppingstone to the more advanced Security+ certification or as an end in itself, you'll advance your knowledge of security concepts, encryption, node, device, and storage security, network and service security, and identity and privacy concepts. You'll get:

• Techniques and tools you can use immediately in a new role as an IT security professional
• Key strategies for digital self-defense, including securing your own devices and making use of IT services
• Complimentary access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment and test bank, complete with chapter tests, a practice exam, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms

Perfect for anyone seeking to take the LPI Security Essentials certification exam, LPI Security Essentials Study Guide, Exam 020-100 is a must-have resource for people looking to hit the ground running in a new career focused on information security.

From the Back Cover

Your personal and complete guide to preparing for the LPI Security Essentials exam

The LPI Security Essentials Study Guide is your one-stop resource for complete coverage of the new LPI Security Essentials Exam 020-100. This Sybex Study Guide covers all the exam's objectives. Prepare for the test faster and smarter with Sybex thanks to accurate and efficient content, including an assessment test that validates and measures exam readiness, objective map, real-world examples and scenarios, practical exercises, and challenging chapter review questions. Remember what you've learned with the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, accessible across multiple devices. Get prepared for the LPI Security Essentials exam with Sybex.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Security Concepts
• Encryption
• Device and Storage Security
• Network and Service Security
• Identity and Privacy

ABOUT THE LPI SECURITY ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATION

The LPI (Linux Professional Institute) Security Essentials certification covers basic knowledge in all important fields of IT security. The certificate is intended for students who had their first course in IT security, for all members and staff of organizations that want to improve their IT security as well as for individuals who want to attain a basic competence in the secure use of information technology.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit https: //www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with a custom practice exam to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

DAVID CLINTON is a Linux server administrator with experience working in IT infrastructure in academic and enterprise environments. He is the co-author of AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam, Fourth Edition and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide: Foundational (CLF-C01) Exam.