In this module, you will explore the information security cycle including the concepts of security, risk and the security management process, along with physical security controls and addressing environmental exposures.

In this module, you will explore authentication in depth including authentication factors, multi-factor and single-factor authentication, strong passwords, account management, single sign-on and access control.

In this module, you will learn about securing endpoints including patch management and application control, integrating mobile and IoT devices, and the effects of location services.

In this module, you will learn the basics of cryptography including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashes, digital certificates, and the fundamentals of Public Key Infrastructure.

In this module, you will review network components and learn about defense in depth including firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems, wireless networks, cloud services and remote access.

In this module, you will learn about vulnerability scanning and ethical hacking, data security, security policies, risk management, and compliance.

In this module, you will learn about attackers and attacks, social engineering, web attacks, malware, software attacks, wireless attacks and password attacks.

In this module, you will learn about incident management, incident response, forensics, business continuity, redundancy, disaster recovery process, RAID and backups.

Students will demonstrate mastery of the material by creating and uploading a capstone project.