Introduction to Cybersecurity
Students will learn about the fundamental principles of cybersecurity, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad).
Key Questions
- Explain the components of the CIA triad and their importance in digital security.
- Analyze real-world examples where one or more aspects of the CIA triad have been compromised.
- Design a basic security policy for a personal computer, addressing each aspect of the CIA triad.
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