CST 205 — IT Security Foundations
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity principles, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA). Students examine contemporary threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies while gaining foundational skills in cryptography, access controls, secure network design, and endpoint protection. Hands-on labs emphasize detection and prevention techniques, leveraging AI-enhanced security tools, threat intelligence, and automation for proactive defense. Content aligns with CompTIA Security+ objectives and prepares students to address security challenges in hybrid, cloud-integrated, and AI-driven IT environments.
Part of
- Computer Systems Engineering Technology - Computer Support Option
- Computer Systems Engineering Technology - Cyber Security Certificate
- Computer Systems Engineering Technology - Cybersecurity Option
- Computer Systems Engineering Technology - Enterprise Information Technology (IT) Option
- Computer Systems Engineering Technology - Forensics Option
- Computer Systems Engineering Technology - Help Desk Technician Certificate
- Computer Systems Engineering Technology - Network Associate Certificate
- Computer Systems Engineering Technology - Personal Computer Specialist Certificate
- Criminal Justice
- Forensics Option