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 Chula Engineering
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(13 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
- Vulnerability Management
- Data Integrity
- Continuous Monitoring
- Data Encryption Standard
- Data Security
- Zero Trust Network Access
- Security Management
- Cryptography
- Information Assurance
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Detection
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Security Controls
- Governance Risk Management and Compliance
- Threat Management
- Cyber Attacks
- Blockchain
- Compliance Management
- Encryption
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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





