IT Security Foundations

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity principles, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA). Students examine contemporary threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies while gaining foundational skills in cryptography, access controls, secure network design, and endpoint protection. Hands-on labs emphasize detection and prevention techniques, leveraging AI-enhanced security tools, threat intelligence, and automation for proactive defense. Content aligns with CompTIA Security+ objectives and prepares students to address security challenges in hybrid, cloud-integrated, and AI-driven IT environments.