Security Fundamentals (ITOP 1105)
Students will learn core principles of protecting information, systems, and networks in modern computing environments. In this course, students will apply foundational security concepts, implement baseline controls, and analyze common threat vectors using practical, scenario?based activities. Students will also practice basic incident response and access control techniques, that will help them build a security mindset.
Course code: ITOP 1105
Credits: 2.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 36.0 hours
Course outline:
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- General Security Concepts, including foundational principles of CIA triad, defense in depth, security frameworks, and risk management terminology.
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations, such as identifying attack vectors, exploiting weaknesses, and implementing countermeasures and controls.
Security Architecture, such as designing secure systems, network segmentation, identity management, and resilient infrastructure.
Security Operations, such as SOC processes, threat detection, incident response, monitoring, and real-time threat management.
Security Management, such as governance, compliance, policies, audit, and organizational security oversight and leadership
PLAR is assessed through one or more of the following methods: challenge exam, student portfolio/products, interview, project-based asessment, or through another assessment method that is aligned with the course learning outcomes.
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* The amount shown is the approximate cost of tuition (for courses with tuition) or fees (for courses that do not have tuition).
Tuition and Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.