Welcome to course 1 of 5 of this Specialization, Security Principles.
After completing this course, the participant will be able to:
Discuss the foundational concepts of cybersecurity principles.
- Recognize foundational security concepts of information assurance.
- Define risk management terminology and summarize the process.
- Relate risk management to personal or professional practices.
- Classify types of security controls.
- Distinguish between policies, procedures, standards, regulations and laws.
- Demonstrate the relationship among governance elements.
- Analyze appropriate outcomes according to the canons of the ISC2 Code of Ethics when given examples.
- Practice the terminology and review security principles.
Agenda
Course Introduction
Module 1: Information Assurance
Module 2: Risk Management Process
Module 3: Security Controls
Module 4: Governance
Module 5: ISC2 Code of Ethics
Module 6: Course Summary
This training is for IT professionals, career changers, college students, recent college graduates, advanced high school students and recent high school graduates looking to start their path toward cybersecurity leadership by taking the Certified in Cybersecurity entry-level exam.
There are no prerequisites to take the training or the exam. It is recommended that candidates have basic Information Technology (IT) knowledge. No work experience in cybersecurity or formal education diploma/degree is required.
Status: Cyber Risk
Cyber Risk
Status: Security Controls
Security Controls
Beginner·Course·5 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Sep 8, 2024
This course has been simplified for me to understand the basic security principles of cybersecurity.
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 13, 2023
A great explanatory course for beginners of Cyber security.
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 17, 2023
Absolutely awesome, it is very engaging and insightful.
4.0
·Reviewed Apr 6, 2025
Very good overview of security principles. Valid for IT and OT Cybersecurity
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 22, 2023
This was great beginning knowledge of cybersecurity. I like that this course was clear and concise information.
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 24, 2023
if you need to. know the fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity this is the course for you.
5.0
·Reviewed May 24, 2023
Fantastic start with well structured introduction to security principles.
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 5, 2025
A good way of learning with best material and clear content
4.0
·Reviewed Feb 25, 2024
Good introductory of risk management and the CIA triad.
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 1, 2022
good coverage of the topic and well explained . the flow of the course is structured to understand the background, learn the concepts and also apply it to answer the quiz, assignments.
5.0
·Reviewed May 22, 2023
This course is a excellent foundation to information security. I am pleased to have taken it.
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 17, 2024
Good presentation of course materials. Thank you!
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Victoria
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·Reviewed Mar 3, 2023
Get rid of all discussion posts. I can't get anything done until I wait for someone to randomly find my stupid post. It's ridiculous! If no one does, I can't get my cert!!!
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James
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·Reviewed Sep 18, 2023
peer review is a joke.
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Sean
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·Reviewed Jul 15, 2023
While the videos are OK the over reliance of nonnative speakers to write the questions, and the need to get peer reviewed essay questions with Rubrics that do not match what is asked, are huge points of failure.
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wayne
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 23, 2023
This was great beginning knowledge of cybersecurity. I like that this course was clear and concise information.
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Muhammad
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 2, 2022
exceptional and very useful content to get into cyber security.
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Xavier
1.0
·Reviewed Mar 26, 2023
Instructor voice is annoying, and he hissing and breathing heavy, like the guy who used to bug helga on hey arnold and the information is super watered down, and definitley not enough to pass the cc.
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Everton
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 7, 2023
I enjoyed the immensely! I felt the information provide was relevant and current! Cant wait for the rest
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Ameer
1.0
·Reviewed Sep 11, 2023
lazy, uses others to grade assignments which may take force you to stay enrolled in the course longer than necessary
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gianluca
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 24, 2025
The course provides a clear and exhaustive explanation of the CIA triad, supported by practical examples, making it easier to grasp fundamental security concepts.
The content is accessible and easy to follow, whether you're listening, reading, or reviewing at your own pace.
The inclusion of intermediate quizzes is a valuable feature that allows for self-assessment and helps reinforce learning by enabling students to review lessons when needed.
Overall, the course is well-structured and offers a comprehensive learning experience that you clearly appreciate.
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Ryan
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 9, 2024
Solid course, videos gave solid explanations, but unsure what was considered important information at times. Some information was only available in the video, while others were only available in the notes.
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Badri
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 2, 2022
good coverage of the topic and well explained . the flow of the course is structured to understand the background, learn the concepts and also apply it to answer the quiz, assignments.
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Mohit
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 15, 2025
after completed this course came to know that types of security policies in details that I can implement my sorrunding or professional field. thank you for this course.
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Mohamed
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 22, 2023
I would like to thanks to the instructors for the fruitful course. It really help in enhancing my cybersecurity knowledge and understanding.
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Nana
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 28, 2023
The ease with which information is assimilated to aid comprehension in this course is phenomenal.
Keep up the good work (ISC)².
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Martin
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 9, 2024
This course has been simplified for me to understand the basic security principles of cybersecurity.
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Martin
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 6, 2024
Very good course, precise contents and explained in an enjoyable way. And an adequate duration too.
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Bobbie
5.0
·Reviewed May 22, 2023
This course is a excellent foundation to information security. I am pleased to have taken it.
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camron
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 25, 2023
if you need to. know the fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity this is the course for you.
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ชินกฤษณ์
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 17, 2022
This course is taken to learn about CIA Triad feeling like an introduction to security
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Abdallah
5.0
·Reviewed May 25, 2023
Fantastic start with well structured introduction to security principles.