Step confidently into one of today's most in-demand career paths with Information Security Foundations—a course designed to transform beginners into capable, career-ready cybersecurity professionals.



Information Security Foundations
This course is part of CompTIA Security+ Certification Specialization

Instructor: LearnKartS
Access provided by IT Education Association
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(15 reviews)
What you'll learn
Master the CIA Triad to protect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Apply AAA principles to control access and accountability across systems
Explore advanced encryption, including Symmetric, Asymmetric, and PKI techniques
Learn Cryptographic tools to safeguard sensitive data from modern threats
Skills you'll gain
- Security Management
- Data Encryption Standard
- Information Assurance
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Continuous Monitoring
- Security Controls
- Zero Trust Network Access
- Cryptography
- Data Integrity
- Governance Risk Management and Compliance
- Threat Detection
- Data Security
- Encryption
- Compliance Management
- Threat Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Cyber Attacks
- Cybersecurity
- Blockchain
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September 2025
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There are 2 modules in this course
In this module, you’ll dive into the core principles of information security, including the CIA triad, AAA, and cryptographic foundations. You’ll also explore encryption, PKI, zero trust, blockchain, and the processes that shape secure business operations.
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22 videos9 assignments
In this module, you’ll examine threats, risks, and vulnerabilities across digital, physical, and social engineering domains. You’ll also explore attack surfaces, zero-day vulnerabilities, and defense measures like monitoring, barriers, and deception technologies.
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24 videos10 assignments
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Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025
The course was very informal, I have learn a lot about cybeysecurity





