CCSM Certified in Cybersecurity Study Guide

Prepare for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity exam, as well as a new career in cybersecurity, with this effective study guide. Complete with full color illustrations!

In Certified in Cybersecurity Study Guide, veteran IT and cybersecurity educator Mike Chapple delivers a one-stop resource for anyone planning to pursue the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity credential, as well as those getting ready to take on a challenging and rewarding new career in cybersecurity. The author walks you through the info you’ll need to succeed on both the exam and in your first day at a cybersecurity-focused job, using full-color illustrations to highlight and emphasize the concepts discussed inside.

Complete with an online practice test, this book comprehensively covers every competency and domain tested by the new exam, including security principles, business continuity, disaster recovery, incident response, access control concepts, network security, and security operations. You’ll also find:

• Efficient and lean content, ensuring you get up-to-speed as quickly as possible
• Bite-sized chapters that break down essential topics into manageable and accessible lessons
• Complimentary online access to Sybex’ celebrated online learning environment, which comes with practice questions, a complete glossary of common industry terminology, and more

A clear and effective pathway to the Certified in Cybersecurity credential, as well as a fresh career in cybersecurity, the Certified in Cybersecurity Study Guide offers the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to get started in an exciting and rewarding career.

Your expert guide to preparing for the Certified in Cybersecurity exam

The CC SM Certified in Cybersecurity Study Guide is your one-stop resource for comprehensive coverage of ISC2’s entry level Certified in Cybersecurity exam. This Sybex Study Guide covers all the exam’s domain competencies. Prepare for the test smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to 4-color, illustrated content full of visual prompts, assessment tests that validate and measure exam readiness, objective maps, real-world examples and scenarios, practical exercises, and challenging chapter review questions. Reinforce and remember what you’ve learned with the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, accessible across multiple devices. Get prepared for the Certified in Cybersecurity exam with Sybex.

Table of Contents

Part I Domain 1: Security Principles

Chapter 1 Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, and Non-repudiation: Objective 1.1 Understand the Security Concepts of Information Assurance

Chapter 2 Authentication and Authorization: Objective 1.1 Understand the Security Concepts of Information Assurance

Chapter 3 Privacy: Objective 1.1 Understand the Security Concepts of Information Assurance

Chapter 4 Risk Management: Objective 1.2 Understand the Risk Management Process

Chapter 5 Security Controls: Objective 1.3 Understand Security Controls

Chapter 6 Ethics: Objective 1.4 Understand ISC2 Code of Ethics

Chapter 7 Security Governance Processes: Objective 1.5 Understand Governance Processes

Part II Domain 2: Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR) & Incident Response (IR) Concepts

Chapter 8 Business Continuity: Objective 2.1 Understand Business Continuity (BC)

Chapter 9 Disaster Recovery: Objective 2.2 Understand Disaster Recovery (DR)

Chapter 10 Incident Response: Objective 2.3 Understand Incident Response

Part III Domain 3: Access Controls Concepts

Chapter 11 Physical Access Controls: Objective 3.1 Understand Physical Access Controls

Chapter 12 Logical Access Controls: Objective 3.2 Understand Logical Access Controls

Part IV Domain 4: Network Security

Chapter 13 Computer Networking: Objective 4.1 Understand Computer Networking

Chapter 14 Network Threats and Attacks: Objective 4.2 Understand Network Threats and Attacks

Chapter 15 Threat Identification and Prevention: Objective 4.2 Understand Network Threats and Attacks

Chapter 16 Network Security Infrastructure: Objective 4.3 Understand Network Security Infrastructure

Chapter 17 Cloud Computing: Objective 4.3 Understand Network Security Infrastructure

Part V Domain 5: Security Operations

Chapter 18 Encryption: Objective 5.1 Understand Data Security

Chapter 19 Data Handling: Objective 5.1 Understand Data Security

Chapter 20 Logging and Monitoring: Objective 5.1 Understand Data Security

Chapter 21 Configuration Management: Objective 5.2 Understand System Hardening

Chapter 22 Best Practice Security Policies: Objective 5.3 Understand Best Practice Security Policies

Chapter 23 Security Awareness Training: Objective 5.4 Understand Security Awareness Training

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you’ll be ready for each of the 5 ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity domains:

• Security Principles
• Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR) & Incident Response Concept
• Access Controls Concepts
• Network Security
• Security Operations

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex’s superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with a bonus practice exam to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you’re ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam.
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared.

ABOUT THE CERTIFIED IN CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM

Certified in Cybersecurity demonstrates your knowledge of the foundational skills and abilities required in an entry- or junior-level cybersecurity role. It proves your understanding of fundamental security best practices, policies, and procedures.

About the Author

Mike Chapple, PhD, CIPM, CIPP/US, CISSP, is a teaching professor in the IT, Analytics, and Operations Department at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. He is the author of several bestselling information technology certification guides and has over two decades’ experience in higher education, the private sector, and government IT.