CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 8th Edition

CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 8th Edition

Mark Ciampa wrote this textbook for readers who need a solid grounding in how computer networks are defended. This CompTIA Security+ guide 8th edition is published by Cengage Learning and pitched at adult learners and further education courses, so it suits classroom use as well as self-study.

The 8th edition carries revised content across 608 pages, all centred on network security fundamentals. Its publication date is February 6, 2025, which makes it the current printing of the Ciampa text that many security courses assign.

Who this security textbook suits

The book is written for people moving into security work or studying it formally: college and further education students, IT staff picking up security duties, and anyone working through the CompTIA Security+ topic areas. It treats security as a general computing subject, so you do not need to be a specialist to start.

What the revised edition offers

Cengage describes this edition as revised, with the focus kept on the fundamentals of protecting networks. At just over 600 pages it gives each topic room for explanation rather than reading like a quick cram sheet. Instructors who assign the 8th edition will want this printing so page references and chapter numbers line up with the syllabus.

Format and printing

This copy is a trade paperback. The softcover keeps the book lighter than a hardback of the same length, which matters when you are carrying it to class or a lab.

Book details

• Title: CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 8th Edition
• Author: Mark Ciampa
• Edition: 8th Edition
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: February 6, 2025
• Pages: 608
• Format: Paperback

Questions buyers ask

Is this the 8th edition of the Ciampa Security+ guide?

Yes. This listing is the 8th Edition by Mark Ciampa, published by Cengage Learning with a February 2025 publication date.

Do I need a networking background before reading it?

The book is aimed at adult and further education readers and starts from fundamentals. Some comfort with general computer use helps, but it does not assume you already work in security.

Does it help with the CompTIA Security+ exam?

The book is built around CompTIA Security+ topics and network security fundamentals. Check the current exam objectives against the table of contents if you are using it for certification study.

Is it a paperback or a hardcover?

It is a trade paperback of 608 pages.

How long does delivery take?

We ship within the USA, and delivery takes 5 to 7 working days.