Summary:

This series helps prepare the learner for the CompTIA Security+ exam SYO-201. Keeping computer data secure is one of the keystone needs of any organization. This certification validates the information security knowledge and skills of any IT professional. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. This study guide will prepare you to perform system and network security assessments and respond to security weaknesses and breaches. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master.

Certification:

The test that this series prepares students to take is a part of earning the CompTIA Security+ certification 2008. Exams are taken at either a "VUE" or "Prometric" centre.
You can find your nearest test centre by visiting their sites. www.vue.com or www.prometric.com. Exam fees are not included with this course.

Audience:

This series is for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam SY0-201, or anyone who is interested in learning network and security basics.

Features:

• Streaming video scenarios illustrate real world issues and solutions discussed in the course.
• MindNotes provide printable quick-reference sheets and other files to be used as learners apply their skills on the job.
• Flash-based instructional demonstrations applying course concepts.
• Instructional audio with graphics highlighting key points.
• Activities allow learners to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment.
• Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application being studied.
• A Course Topics list contains active hyperlinks, permitting quick access to specific topics.
• Find-A-Word allows learners to look up an unfamiliar term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course.
• Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required.
• Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
• A skill assessment generates a customized learning path based on the results of a pre-test.
• A glossary provides a reference for definitions of unfamiliar terms.
• Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in a course.