Build the foundational security skills that underpin every other area of cybersecurity. Through the industry-proven lens of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam, this course covers the CIA triad, authentication concepts, business risk and threat analysis, risk assessment, threat actor types and attack motivations, data security, and the cryptographic algorithms and protocols that protect data in transit and at rest. Online labs reinforce cryptographic implementation and risk analysis tasks.

Not planning to take the exam? The skills still apply on the job. Understanding risk, threats, and cryptography helps anyone who works with data, systems, or security decisions, whether or not you pursue the certification. Clear, expert instruction builds the conceptual framework you need to understand and apply security controls across any IT environment. Hands-on practice with risk analysis and cryptographic implementation turns theory into skills you can use right away, and you'll learn to explain core security concepts clearly. Expert instruction keeps complex ideas clear.