CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Practice Tests

Prepare for success on the challenging CASP+ CAS-004 exam

In the newly updated Second Edition of CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Practice Tests Exam CAS-004, accomplished cybersecurity expert Nadean Tanner delivers an extensive collection of CASP+ preparation materials, including hundreds of domain-by-domain test questions and two additional practice exams.

Prepare for the new CAS-004 exam, as well as a new career in advanced cybersecurity, with Sybex’s proven approach to certification success. You’ll get ready for the exam, to impress your next interviewer, and excel at your first cybersecurity job.

This book includes:

• Comprehensive coverage of all exam CAS-004 objective domains, including security architecture, operations, engineering, cryptography, and governance, risk, and compliance
• In-depth preparation for test success with 1000 practice exam questions
• Access to the Sybex interactive learning environment and online test bank

Perfect for anyone studying for the CASP+ Exam CAS-004, CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Practice Tests Exam CAS-004 is also an ideal resource for anyone with IT security experience who seeks to brush up on their skillset or seek a valuable new CASP+ certification.

Introduction xix

Chapter 1 Security Architecture 1

Chapter 2 Security Operations 61

Chapter 3 Security Engineering and Cryptography 123

Chapter 4 Governance, Risk, and Compliance 175

Chapter 5 Practice Test 1 207

Chapter 6 Practice Test 2 227

Appendix Answers to Review Questions 247

Chapter 1: Security Architecture 248

Chapter 2: Security Operations 278

Chapter 3: Security Engineering and Cryptography 308

Chapter 4: Governance, Risk, and Compliance 333

Chapter 5: Practice Test 1 346

Chapter 6: Practice Test 2 353

Index 363

Nadean H. Tanner, CASP+, CISSP, MCSA, ITILv3, has worked in technology for more than 20 years, learning about every aspect of the field as a marketer, trainer, web developer, and hardware technician. She has served as an IT director and technology instructor at the postgraduate level, and has been a cybersecurity trainer and consultant for Fortune 500 companies as well as for the U.S. Department of Defense.

The best test prep for CASP+ Exam CAS-004

The CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) certification verifies that you have the technical knowledge and skills required to conceptualize, design, and engineer secure solutions across complex enterprise environments. CASP+ Practice Tests, Second Edition, prepares you for the certification exam covering over 1,000 practice questions, covering all four crucial domains and objectives. It’s the perfect study companion to Sybex’s CASP+ Study Guide: Exam CAS-004, Fourth Edition. Find out where you need additional review, know what type of questions you’ll face, and confront exam day with confidence.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in these practice tests means you’ll be ready for:

• Security Architecture
• Security Operations
• Security Engineering and Cryptography
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance

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 to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to the interactive test bank with 1 practice exam and hundreds of domain-by-domain questions. Over 1000 questions total!

ABOUT THE CASP+ CERTIFICATION

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) certification validates the skill-set of advanced level IT security professionals. It verifies your critical thinking and judgment across a broad spectrum of security disciplines.

Visit www.comptia.org/certifications/comptia-advanced-security-practitioner to learn more.