Welcome to the Security+ Certification Training Kit. This training kit introduces the basic concepts of computer security. It is designed to prepare you to take the Security+ Certification exam administered by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). The Security+ Certification program covers the computer security technologies most commonly used today. Passing the Security+ Certification exam means you are certified as possessing the basic knowledge and skills needed to work in computer security. However, this book is not just about getting you through the exam. The lessons in these chapters also provide you with knowledge you'll use to create a more secure computing environment.

Each chapter in this book is divided into lessons. Most lessons include hands-on procedures that allow you to practice or demonstrate a particular concept or skill. Each lesson ends with a short summary and a set of review questions to test your knowledge of the lesson material.