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
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Information Security Foundations
This course is part of CompTIA Security+ Certification Specialization
Instructor: LearnKartS
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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
- Information Systems Security
- Security Controls
- Blockchain
- Governance Risk Management and Compliance
- Data Integrity
- Encryption
- Cryptography
- Security Management
- Threat Detection
- Data Security
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Information Assurance
- Cybersecurity
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Compliance Management
- Zero Trust Network Access
- Threat Management
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September 2025
Assessments
19 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the CompTIA Security+ Certification Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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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.
What's included
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.
What's included
24 videos10 assignments
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Frequently asked questions
The course is ideal for students, IT professionals, those looking to change careers, and anyone seeking to start or advance their CompTIA Cybersecurity career.
Information security is one of the world's fastest-growing career fields. Mastering the core principles will thus prepare you for careers in Cybersecurity, IT Security, Risk Analysis, and Compliance, while also showcasing talents that employers actively seek.
You'll learn how to identify threats, evaluate vulnerabilities, use encryption and authentication methods, investigate cryptographic tools, assess the business and technical security implications, and use modern defense models.
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