IT Security Foundations

This course provides students with knowledge of the basic information security goals of availability, integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality. Vocabulary and terminology specific to the field of information security are discussed. Detection of exposures and vulnerabilities with their appropriate countermeasures, planning, and administrative controls are also discussed. Students become competent in the five areas of security, including general security, communications security, infrastructure security, cryptography, and operational/organizational security. This course presents subject-matter contained within CompTIA's Security+ exam.