Security Exam Guide-TestTaker s Guide Series | Security + Exam Guide (Charles River Media Networking/Security)

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Christopher A. Crayton

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Crayton, Christopher A.
Security+ exam guide / Christopher A. Crayton.
p. cm.—(TestTaker’s guide series)
ISBN 1-58450-251-7 — ISBN 1-58450-251-7
1. Computer networks—Security measures—Examdinations—Study guides.
2. Computer networks—Security measures—Examinations, questions, etc.
3. Telecommunications engineers—Certification. I. Title. II. Series.
TK5105.59.C73 2003
005.8—dc21
2002154762

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This book is dedicated to all of my students, all certification exam test takers who have the courage to change their lives by achieving certification success, and those who spend countless hours defending information systems and network infrastructure from outside destructive influences.

Acknowledgments

First and foremost, I would like to thank David Pallai, president and owner of Charles River Media, for making this project a complete success. Once again, it has been an honor and a privilege to work with such a fine publishing company. Charles River Media’s goal continues to mirror mine: provide the most useful certification test preparation books available.

Thank you to Darren Toback for his contribution to this book. Darren’s security-related knowledge and experience have assisted in development of this powerful Security+ exam study resource.

Thank you to coworker and ace Web developer Mark Porter for the design of the superb testing software package included with the CD-ROM that accompanies this book. Its design and ease of use displays the many talents of a great software developer.

Special thanks go to Posse Bob, Scott Gaertner, and Doug Morgan for protecting a very important corporate network infrastructure from external malicious influences.

Thanks to Jonathan Thatcher, Kris Madura, and CompTIA for involving me with Security+ Web conferences. The updates as to the development of the Security+ exam assisted with a structured approach in the creation of this fine study tool.

Thank you to Analin Alvarado, Michael Suhrbier, Julie Peirce, Brian King, Mr. Bear, Chris Gair, Micah Huston, Neil Strawbridge, Bill Burch, Shane Lewis, and Jim Morris for their assistance and support throughout this project. Without them, the creation of this book would not have been possible.

To Amanda Hutchinson, Nancy and Ken Crayton, Carol and David Brodie Howard, Amy Toback—thank you for your patience, support, and steadfast love.

Finally, thank you to my mentor and hero for the last two years, Steve Bleile. It has been an honor and a privilege to learn from someone of your caliber and nature. You are truly the most dedicated person I have ever met.

Author Biography

Christopher A. Crayton is a Certified A+/Network+ instructor, recognized as “Teacher of the Year” by Keiser College in 2000. Chris, a former mainframe operation specialist for Eastman Kodak’s headquarters in Rochester, NY, has more than 20 years of experience in information security. He resides in Sarasota, Florida where he serves as Network Administrator for Protocol, an ECRM company. Christopher is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

Darren M. Toback (contributor of Chapters 5 and 7 of this book and 25 of the test questions on the CD-ROM) has over 15 years of experience in various fields of computing, including Web programming and remote-office applications. His background also consists of securing medical billing systems for hospitals and directing on-the-job IT training programs. He is currently a freelance IT consultant in Sarasota, Florida where he lives with his wife, Amy. Darren is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

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