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Affordable Education. Global Standards
Security +
Prerequisite
A+ and MS office suite
Course Description: This course provides a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies used to protect computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Students will explore common security risks, attack methods, and defense strategies used in modern digital environments.
The course introduces essential concepts such as data protection, network security, cryptography, risk management, and ethical responsibilities in cybersecurity. It prepares learners to identify vulnerabilities, apply basic security measures, and understand the importance of safeguarding information in personal, organizational, and global contexts.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand basic cybersecurity concepts and terminology
- Identify common cyber threats (malware, phishing, hacking)
- Explain principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad)
- Recognize security vulnerabilities and risks
- Apply basic security controls and best practices
- Understand encryption and authentication methods
- Demonstrate awareness of ethical and legal issues in cybersecurity
Course Topics
- Hardware Fundamentals
- . Operating Systems
- Networking Fundamentals
- Mobile Devices
- Security Fundamentals
- . Troubleshooting
- Professional Skills