Description:IT security skills are in high demand, and this Sybex Study Guide gives you the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a promising career as an IT security professional. Sybex, winner of "Best Study Guides" in CertCities.com 2003 and 2002 Readers' Choice Awards and a Cornerstone member of the Security+ exam advisory committee, prepares you to take CompTIA's Security+ certification exam with confidence. Updated for the latest security technologies and packed with real world examples/practice questions, this new edition covers: access control, authentication, intrusion detection, malicious code, cryptography, physical security, disaster recovery, policies and procedures, and more. The accompanying CD includes advanced testing program with two bonus sample exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable electronic version of the entire book.