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CompTIA IT Fundamentals: CIA Triad

Cover the CIA triad, device security, safe browsing, antivirus software, firewalls, and patch updates. Strengthen password security knowledge for ITF+ prep.

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    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Approx. 2 hours

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  • Prerequisites

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About this course

Computer data is created at a rate that we can barely comprehend. Much of that information is immensely useful and readily available to anyone, but there is a large contingent of information that is and should remain confidential. In this course, you will explore the CIA triad, beginning with the principle of least privilege and concerns surrounding confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Then you will learn about methods for protecting information, including antivirus and antimalware software, firewalls, password security, and safe browsing. Finally, you will discover the importance of patching and updates, best practices for device security, and removing unwanted software. This course helps prepare learners for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, FC0-U61.

Learning objectives

  • Discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • Provide an overview of the cia triad framework and its importance in computer security
  • Outline the principle of least privilege and its importance in computer security
Meet the creator of the course
Aaron Sampson
IT Trainer/Consultant
Aaron specializes in certification-level training, consulting, and production of instructional content. He began his IT career as an instructor pursuing his Microsoft certifications, and to this day, he continues to design, implement, and train professionals in the realm of Microsoft applications and services. With over 25 years of experience, Aaron has delivered training in a vast array of technologies within Microsoft’s back-end products, such as SQL Server, Exchange Server, and System Center. More recently, he has expanded into cloud solutions that include Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Aaron’s credentials include Microsoft Certified Trainer, Solutions Associate, IT Professional, and Solutions Expert. When he’s not at work, you can find Aaron on the golf course or playing his guitar.

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