Introduction to security -- Malware and social engineering attacks -- Application and network attacks -- Vulnerability assessment and mitigating attacks -- Host, application, and data security -- Network security -- Administering a secure network -- Wireless network security -- Access control fundamentals -- Authentication and account management -- Basic cryptography -- Advanced cryptography -- Business continuity -- Risk mitigation -- Appendix A: CompTIA SYO-301 certification exam objectives -- Appendix B: Downloads and tools for hands-on projects -- Appendix C: Security web sites -- Appendix D: Selected TCP/IP ports and their threats -- Appendix E: Sample internet and e-mail acceptable use policies -- Appendix F: Information security community site.