Security+ Certification For Dummies
by Lawrence C. Miller, Peter Gregory, Peter H. Gregory CISA CISSP
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Author: Lawrence C. Miller, Peter Gregory, Peter H. Gregory CISA CISSPEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-02-17
ISBN: 076452576X
Number of pages: 360
Publisher: For Dummies
Book Reviews of Security+ Certification For Dummies
Book Review: Not up to normal Dummies par
Summary: 2 Stars
I used the CISSP for Dummies to assist a friend in studying for his CISSP cert, which he got.
So, when looking at Security+, I opted to purchase the Dummies book.
I'm on page 32 and have found some troubling errors.
1) The description of a switch (layer 2 switch) is incorrect. Drawing a comparison to a bridge would have been more accurate than saying a "smart hub."
2) SQL is NOT an example of a Session Layer. SQL is a syntax interface for an RDBMS (relational database management system), which uses a solution specific connector.
If I keep finding these minor fudges, I'm going to doubt how useful this book will be to me.
In the past, I've found that despite the "dummies" moniker, the technical books are usually well written and accurate. More importantly, they often span skill levels, talking to audiences of all levels.
This was a disappointment. I normally wait to review a book until I finish, but I'm a tad annoyed with this one.
Summary of Security+ Certification For Dummies
* Prepares readers for the newest vendor-neutral, industry-sponsored IT security exam, an attractive certification option for system security personnel* Security+ has been endorsed by major players like Microsoft, IBM, and the Department of Defense and is expected to become a prerequisite for many vendor-specific certifications
* A fast, easy way for IT professionals to learn what they need to qualify for a security credential that is less expensive and less time-consuming than CISSP, SSCP, or SANS GIAC
* Author's experience includes security consulting for multinational concerns and systems security management in the U.S. Navy
* CD-ROM includes hundreds of randomly-generated bonus test questions and both timed and untimed versions of the practice test
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