General Security Concepts
Master the fundamental concepts that form the foundation of cybersecurity
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.
Premium Module Benefits:
- • 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
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.
Module Lessons
This module contains the following lessons:
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.
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.
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adaptive identity, smart authentication, network segmentation, and policy enforcement architecture that replaces the outdated "castle and moat" approach.
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.
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.
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.
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.