
Eleventh Hour CISSP®
Study Guide
Description
Key Features
- Completely updated for the most current version of the exam’s Common Body of Knowledge
- Provides the only guide you need for last-minute studying
- Answers the toughest questions and highlights core topics
- Streamlined for maximum efficiency of study, making it ideal for professionals updating their certification or for those taking the test for the first time
Readership
Computer and Information Systems Managers, Systems Administrators, Application Developers, Network Administrators, Security Managers, Security Analysts, Directors of Security, Security Auditors, Security Engineers, Compliance Specialists
Table of Contents
- Author biography
- Chapter 1: Domain 1: Security risk management
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Cornerstone Information Security Concepts
- Legal and Regulatory Issues
- Security and Third Parties
- Ethics
- Information Security Governance
- Access Control Defensive Categories and Types
- Risk Analysis
- Types of Attackers
- Summary of Exam Objectives
- Top Five Toughest Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 2: Domain 2: Asset security
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Classifying Data
- Ownership
- Memory and Remanence
- Data Destruction
- Determining Data Security Controls
- Summary of Exam Objectives
- Top Five Toughest Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 3: Domain 3: Security engineering
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Security Models
- Secure System Design Concepts
- Secure Hardware Architecture
- Secure Operating System and Software Architecture
- Virtualization and Distributed Computing
- System Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Countermeasures
- Cornerstone Cryptographic Concepts
- Types of Cryptography
- Cryptographic Attacks
- Implementing Cryptography
- Perimeter Defenses
- Site Selection, Design, and Configuration
- System Defenses
- Environmental Controls
- Summary of Exam Objectives
- Top Five Toughest Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 4: Domain 4: Communication and network security
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Network Architecture and Design
- Secure Network Devices and Protocols
- Secure Communications
- Summary of Exam Objectives
- Top Five Toughest Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 5: Domain 5: Identity and access management (controlling access and managing identity)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Authentication Methods
- Access Control Technologies
- Access Control Models
- Summary of Exam Objectives
- Top Five Toughest Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 6: Domain 6: Security assessment and testing
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Assessing Access Control
- Software Testing Methods
- Summary of Exam Objectives
- Top Five Toughest Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 7: Domain 7: Security operations
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Administrative Security
- Forensics
- Incident Response Management
- Operational Preventive and Detective Controls
- Asset Management
- Continuity of Operations
- BCP and DRP overview and process
- Developing a BCP/DRP
- Backups and Availability
- DRP Testing, Training, and Awareness
- Continued BCP/DRP Maintenance
- Specific BCP/DRP Frameworks
- Summary of Exam Objectives
- Top Five Toughest Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 8: Domain 8: Software development security
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Programming Concepts
- Application Development Methods
- Databases
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Assessing the Effectiveness of Software Security
- Summary of Exam Objectives
- Top Five Toughest Questions
- Answers
- Index
Product details
- No. of pages: 238
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Syngress 2016
- Published: September 3, 2016
- Imprint: Syngress
- eBook ISBN: 9780128113776
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128112489
About the Authors
Eric Conrad
Affiliations and Expertise
Seth Misenar
Seth is pursuing a Master of Science degree in Information Security Engineering from the SANS Technology Institute and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi.
Affiliations and Expertise
Joshua Feldman
Affiliations and Expertise
Ratings and Reviews
Latest reviews
(Total rating for all reviews)
Kamwi M. Sat Nov 13 2021
11th Hour CISSP review
I was a bit skeptical about the book since it's so short and compact especially when compare to other CISSP study guides, but I have to say I was presently surprised. In short, I would describe the book as compact, precise, no fluffs and covers all domain objectives well.
AnoopPremanandan Mon Dec 24 2018
Comprehensive and condensed
This book is worth as a quick reference on all domain topics. It is presented in an easy to understand manner to help your conceptual understanding of topics.
Bernard Y. Mon Mar 12 2018
Great supplemental material
Great last minute read before test to review everything.
Aamir J. Thu Dec 28 2017
11th hour CISSP
Good book. Compact and to the point concepts.