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CompTIA(R) Network+(R) N10-009 Certification Guide. Master networking fundamentals and pass the N10-009 exam the first time

Ian Neil

Looking to pass the CompTIA Network+ N10-009 exam and advance your IT career? Employers seek certified professionals who can design, secure, and troubleshoot modern networks. Memorizing concepts won’t cut it—you need a practical grasp of networking concepts, and this guide helps you build exactly that. Ian Neil, bestselling author of some of the most trusted CompTIA certification resources and a world-class CompTIA trainer, provides 100% coverage of all N10-009 exam objectives.You’ll start with the networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, topologies, ports, and protocols, then progress to configuring IPv4/IPv6 addressing, routing, switching, VLANs, and wireless networks. You’ll master transmission media and transceivers and strengthen your security expertise with VPNs, IPSec, NAC, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust, and firewalls.Beyond exam prep, this book explores cloud, virtualization, IoT, SDN, and SD-WAN, ensuring you’re prepared for modern IT environments. It helps build your troubleshooting skills using tools such as SNMP, NetFlow, Wireshark, log analysis, and traceroute.With practice questions across 25 chapters, 2 full-length online mock exams, 400 exam-style questions, and a 12% exam discount voucher, this guide equips you with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to earn your Network+ certification on the first try.

CompTIA(R) Security+(R) SY0-701 Certification Guide. Master cybersecurity fundamentals and pass the SY0-701 exam on your first attempt - Third Edition

Ian Neil

Building on the success of its international bestselling predecessor, this third edition of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Guide serves as your one-stop resource for Security+ exam preparation. Written by cybersecurity expert Ian Neil, this comprehensive guide helps you unlock the intricacies of cybersecurity and understand the technology behind the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification, ensuring you approach the exam with confidence and pass on your first attempt.By exploring security in detail, this book introduces essential principles, controls, and best practices. The chapters are meticulously designed to provide 100% coverage of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives, ensuring you have the most up-to-date and relevant study material. By mastering cybersecurity fundamentals, you’ll acquire the knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate threats, manage vulnerabilities, and safeguard enterprise infrastructure. Additionally, the book grants lifetime access to web-based exam prep tools, including 3 full-length mock exams, flashcards, acronyms, along with a 12% Security+ exam discount voucher.Whether you aim to excel the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, advance your career in cybersecurity, or enhance your existing knowledge, this book will transform you into a cybersecurity expert.

CompTIA(R) SecurityX(R) CAS-005 Certification Guide. Master advanced security strategies and confidently take the new CAS-005 exam - Second Edition

Mark Birch, Patrick Lane, Nikki Robinson

As cyber threats evolve at unprecedented speed and enterprises demand resilient, scalable security architectures, the CompTIA SecurityX CAS-005 Certification Guide stands as the definitive preparation resource for today's security leaders. This expert-led study guide enables senior security professionals to master the full breadth and depth of the new CAS-005 exam objectives.Written by veteran instructor Mark Birch, this guide draws from over 30 years of experience in teaching, consulting, and implementing cybersecurity controls to deliver clear, actionable content across the four core domains: governance, risk, and compliance; security architecture; security engineering; and security operations. It addresses the most pressing security challenges, from AI-driven threats and Zero Trust design to hybrid cloud environments, post-quantum cryptography, and automation. While exploring cutting-edge developments, it reinforces essential practices such as threat modeling, secure SDLC, advanced incident response, and risk management.Beyond comprehensive content coverage, this guide ensures you are fully prepared to pass the exam through exam tips, review questions, and detailed mock exams, helping you build the confidence and situational readiness needed to succeed in the CAS-005 exam and real-world cybersecurity leadership.

Computer Networks in Packet Tracer for advanced users

Jerzy Kluczewski

The book: “COMPUTER NETWORKS IN PACKET TRACER FOR ADVANCED USERS” is a collection of scenarios and network simulations for users who already have at least basic knowledge of computer networks and experience in the work associated with the administration of basic devices, as well as management of network architecture. The simulations were prepared in such a way as to develop the knowledge already presented in the previous books of Our Publishing House by Jerzy Kluczewski. The second goal, is to popularize the world-famous Packet Tracer program. This book is an excellent resource for students, undergraduates, and participants and graduates of CISCO CCNA networking courses. The themes of the book are very extensive and varied. Multiuser mode visualization, Bluetooth connections, cellular networks, WLAN controllers, industrial routers, IPV6 protocol, are just a few selected issues for which the author has prepared scenarios and ready-made simulation files that can be downloaded from the publisher's website. We encourage you to open the book and browse the table of contents for a broad overview of this book. The author of the publication is Jerzy Kluczewski, a long-time CISCO CCNA Academy instructor. He already has an extensive body of work in the form of published books on information technology. He gained his experience working in industry, and is currently a lecturer at the Gdansk School of Banking. Translation: Agata Skutela an experienced English teacher in Complex of Technical and General Schools in Tarnowskie Góry. Apart from English language she has also been teaching technical English. She is really into teaching and eager to expand her knowledge and workshop to be able to teach the best as she can.  

Computer Networks in Packet Tracer for beginners

Damian Strojek, Robert Wszelaki, Marek Smyczek, Jerzy...

The book: “COMPUTER NETWORKS IN PACKET TRACER FOR BEGINNERS" provides advice for people who want to learn about the operation of networks and the hardware that makes up today's network architecture. Beginners will learn how to download the simulator software and how to start working with it. The reader will find here the basics of configuring network devices. He will learn network services such as: TELNET, SSH, FTP, EMAIL, DHCP, DNS and routing protocols RIP, EIGRP, OSPF. Learn how to design and deploy virtual VLAN networks. The authors, describing the issues of administering computer networks, use many examples and exercises. The book is an updated compilation of our Packet Tracer publications for CISCO courses, has a described, changed interface of the currently latest Packet Tracer software and contains a set of new examples and exercises. The authors of this book are an intergenerational and interdisciplinary team. A talented student of the School of Communication in Gdańsk, Damian Strojek. His passion is computer networks, he has a set of CCNA R&S certificates and is in the middle of the CCNA Security educational path. Jerzy Kluczewski, long-time instructor of the CISCO CCNA Academy. His authorial achievements already include several books on the Packet Tracer simulator. He gained his experience while working in industry, currently he is a lecturer at the WSB University in Gdańsk. Robert Wszelaki is passionate about networking and programming. He completed a full CISCO CCNA course. He is a graduate of ZS1 in Piekary Śląskie, currently studying computer science at the Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science of the Silesian University of Technology. Marek Smyczek is an experienced teacher of IT and electrical subjects, and at the same time an instructor of the CISCO CCNA program. He is the author and editor of several dozen publications in the fields of electronics and computer science. Translations: Joanna Margowniczy English teacher at Primary School No. 13 in Jaworzno and ZDZ in Sosnowiec, international IT ESSENTIALS instructor, OKE examiner.

Computer Networks in Packet Tracer for intermediate users

Damian Strojek, Jerzy Kluczewski

The book: “COMPUTER NETWORKS IN PACKET TRACER FOR INTERMEDIATE USERS” is designed for people who want to expand their skills and knowledge in the field of managing LAN and WAN networks. The reader finds here descriptions and practical exercises on configuring CISCO devices. It is a continuation of the first book with the same title. The authors have adopted the principle: minimum of theory, maximum of practical examples which will enable the reader to learn how to administer ICT networks in many complex device configurations without the need to purchase expensive CISCO equipment. The content of the book covers the basics of configuring protocols, services and network techniques such as: dynamic routing RIP, EGIRP, OSPF, eBGP, static routing, access control lists VoIP, STP, RS,VTP, FRAME RELAY, PPP, PAP and CHAP authentication RADIUS, NETFLOW, NAT, L2NAT, VPN tuneling. This part also includes configuring multilayer switches 3560-24PS and 3650-24PS. The authors of this book are an intergenerational and interdisciplinary team. Talented student of the Communications School Complex in Gdansk Damian Strojek. His passion is computer networks, and he holds certifications CCNA R&S and CCNA Security. Jerzy Kluczewski, a long-time CISCO CCNA Academy instructor. He already has several book publications to his credit about the Packet Tracer simulator. He gained his experience while working in industry and is currently a lecturer at the Gdansk School of Banking. Translation: a very talented student of applied linguistics at Silesian University in Katowice – Julia Skutela. She has been studying English and Russian to become a professional translator. Eager to expand her knowledge and building a workshop of the translator she has decided to raise up to the challenge of translating the following book into English.

Computer Security and Encryption. Advanced Techniques for Securing Digital Information

Mercury Learning and Information, S. R. Chauhan,...

This book addresses the rapid growth of cybercrime by focusing on cryptography and system security. It emphasizes rigorous security models and practices in network and system design. The first part introduces system security concepts, object models, and inter-object communications, providing a foundation in cryptography for beginners and advanced readers alike.The course starts with basic security concepts, moving to public key cryptography, SSL, and transaction security on the web. It covers IP security, firewalls, public key certificates, and security at the IP layer. Readers will also learn about remote access with Internet Protocol security and virtual private networks. The final chapters address the security of emerging technologies like Big Data Analytics, cloud computing, IoT, Smart Grid, SCADA, control systems, and Wireless Sensor Networks.Understanding these concepts is crucial for protecting against cyber threats. This book transitions readers from basic knowledge to advanced security practices, blending theoretical insights with practical applications. It is an invaluable resource for mastering cryptography and system security in today's digital age.

Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services Exam Ref AZ-801. Configure advanced Windows Server services for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments

Chris Gill

Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services Exam Ref AZ-801 helps you master various cloud and data center management concepts in detail, helping you grow your expertise in configuring and managing Windows Server in on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based workloads. Throughout the book, you'll cover all the topics needed to pass the AZ-801 exam and use the skills you acquire to advance in your career.With this book, you’ll learn how to secure your on-premises Windows Server resources and Azure IaaS workloads. First, you’ll explore the potential vulnerabilities of your resources and learn how to fix or mitigate them. Next, you'll implement high availability Windows Server virtual machine workloads with Hyper-V Replica, Windows Server Failover Clustering, and Windows File Server.You’ll implement disaster recovery and server migration of Windows Server in on-premises and hybrid environments. You’ll also learn how to monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments.By the end of this book, you'll have gained the knowledge and skills required to ace the AZ-801 exam, and you'll have a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide.