Security+ Mindset Unlocked - Cybersecurity Foundations Mastery

Core Cybersecurity Skills for Security+ YO-701

Created by Ahmed Elhefny

Gain a solid understanding of cybersecurity by exploring threats, vulnerabilities, cryptography, and defense strategies. Learn how to apply security principles to real-world environments and build a proactive approach to protecting systems and data.

Packt | May 2026 | 2214 min

Level

Intermediate

Categories

Technology & Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Compliance & Governance

1Getting Started: Course Intro, Roadmap, and Security+ Mindset
2Core Security Concepts: CIA, Terminology, Threat Actors, and Attack Surface
3Threats and Attacks I: Malware, DoS, MITM, and Web Exploits
4Threats and Attacks II: Mobile, Credentials, Privilege Abuse, and Data Exfiltration
5Platform and System Weaknesses: Hardware, Cloud, VM, and Logic Flaws
6Cryptography Foundations: Principles, Keys, and Secure Data Concepts
7Applied Cryptography: PKI, Certificates, TLS, and Secure Communications
8Advanced and Emerging Cryptography: Blockchain, Quantum, E2E, and Secure Enclave
9Key and Secret Management: HSMs, TPM, BYOK, and Tokenization
10Modern IT & Cloud Services I: Cloud, Virtualization, Containers, and Serverless
11Modern IT & Cloud Services II: SDN, IaC, DevOps, and DevSecOps
12Operational Technology and Specialized Environments: OT, ICS, and Segmented Networks
13Security Governance I: Roles, Standards, and Security Alignment with Business
14Security Governance II: Risk Management Lifecycle and Reporting
15Security Controls I: Control Types, Defense in Depth, and Performance Metrics
16Network Security Design I: Segmentation, Wireless, and Secure Architectures
17Network Security Design II: IDS/IPS, WAF, Proxies, NAC, and Traffic Protection
18Operational Security Controls: VPNs, Remote Access, Backup, and Server Hardening
19Endpoint and Application Hardening: EPP, DLP, DRM, and Mobile/App Security
20Identity, Authentication, and Access Management: IAM, MFA, SSO, and Trails
21Data Security and Privacy: Classification, Protection, and Lifecycle Management
22IT Service and Security Management: ITIL, Change, Config, and Asset Control
23People-Centric Security: Awareness, HR Security, Vendors, and Supply Chain
24Physical and Environmental Security: Facilities, DC Design, and Support Systems
25Incident Response and Security Monitoring I: IR Plans, Forensics, SOC, and SIEM
26Incident Response and Security Monitoring II: Threat Intel, XDR/SOAR, and IOC Analysis
27Security Testing, Assurance, and Auditing: Pentests, AppSec Testing & Compliance
28Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: BIA, DRP, Redundancy, and Resilience

What You Will Learn

You will progress from foundational cybersecurity concepts to advanced topics through interactive examples and practical exercises. Real-world scenarios help you recognize and respond to threats, while hands-on activities reinforce your ability to protect systems and data.

Key Features

Explore core cybersecurity concepts and analyze real-world threat scenarios
Apply cryptography and access management to secure communications and data
Develop practical skills in incident response, monitoring, and business continuity

Target Audience

Perfect for IT professionals, administrators, and those looking to move into cybersecurity. If you have basic networking knowledge and want to deepen your skills or prepare for Security+ certification, you'll find a clear, structured path to mastering essential security principles.

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