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General Security Concepts

Master the fundamental concepts that form the foundation of cybersecurity

General Security Concepts
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Master the fundamental concepts that form the foundation of cybersecurity. Learn about security control frameworks, core security principles, modern security architectures, and essential management processes that every security professional must understand.

This foundational module contains 6 lessons covering essential security concepts that every cybersecurity professional must understand.

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  • • Full access to all 6 comprehensive lessons
  • • Interactive quizzes and practical exercises
  • • Real-world scenarios and case studies
  • • Progress tracking and completion certificates
  • • Part of the complete Security+ preparation track
6
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145 min
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What You'll Learn

By the end of this module, you'll have mastered the fundamental security concepts that form the foundation of all cybersecurity work.

Master the security controls framework including four categories and six types that classify all security implementations
Understand the CIA Triad principles (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) and non-repudiation that guide all security decisions
Learn how Zero Trust architecture revolutionizes network security by eliminating implicit trust and implementing continuous verification
Discover physical security fundamentals including perimeter controls, access systems, and environmental protections
Explore deception technologies like honeypots that actively defend against attackers by revealing their tactics
Apply formal change management processes that balance innovation with system stability in enterprise environments

Module Lessons

This module contains the following lessons:

1
Categories And Types Of Security Controls
25 min
Lesson

Master the fundamental framework of security controls. Learn the four categories (Technical, Managerial, Operational, Physical) and six types (Preventive, Deterrent, Detective, Corrective, Compensating, Directive) that form the foundation of all cybersecurity implementations.

Security Controls
Technical Controls
Physical Controls
Managerial Controls
Operational Controls
Control Types
2
The CIA Triad
15 min
Lesson

Explore the three core principles that guide all cybersecurity decisions: Confidentiality (keeping secrets secret), Integrity (ensuring data remains unaltered), and Availability (maintaining access when needed). Plus learn about non-repudiation as the fourth pillar.

Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Non-repudiation
Security Principles
Data Protection
3
How Zero Trust Works
45 min
Lesson

Understand how Zero Trust revolutionizes network security by eliminating implicit trust. Learn about adaptive identity, smart authentication, network segmentation, and policy enforcement architecture that replaces the outdated "castle and moat" approach.

Zero Trust
Network Security
Identity Verification
Policy Enforcement
Network Segmentation
Authentication
4
Physical Security
20 min
Lesson

Discover how physical security forms the foundation of cybersecurity. Learn about perimeter controls, access control vestibules (mantraps), surveillance systems, identification badges, and environmental controls that protect against physical threats.

Physical Security
Access Controls
Surveillance
Perimeter Security
Environmental Controls
Badge Systems
5
Deception And Disruption Technology
20 min
Lesson

Explore advanced security technologies that actively deceive and disrupt attackers. Learn about honeypots, honeynets, and other deception technologies that turn the tables on cybercriminals by making them reveal their tactics.

Honeypots
Honeynets
Deception Technology
Threat Detection
Intrusion Analysis
Attack Mitigation
6
Change Management
20 min
Lesson

Master formal change management processes that balance innovation with stability. Learn about change control boards, risk assessment techniques, stakeholder roles, testing procedures, and implementation scheduling in enterprise environments.

Change Management
Change Control
Risk Assessment
Process Management
Testing Procedures
Implementation

Perfect For

Security Beginners

New to cybersecurity who need to understand the fundamental principles and frameworks that guide all security decisions.

IT Professionals

IT professionals transitioning to security roles who need to learn security fundamentals and best practices.

Security+ Students

Anyone preparing for the Security+ exam who needs to master the fundamental security concepts tested on the certification.