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AP Cybersecurity

5 units · 13 topics · 189 lessons · Exam: May

How attackers break in and how defenders stop them: people, physical spaces, networks, devices, applications, and data.

  1. 1Introduction to Security
  2. 2Securing Spaces
  3. 3Securing Networks
  4. 4Securing Devices
  5. 5Securing Applications and Data
1

Introduction to Security

Threats, social engineering, and passwords.

  1. 1The CIA Triad and RiskUp next19 lessons
  2. 2Social Engineering and Phishing22 lessons
  3. 3Password Attacks and Authentication12 lessons
2

Securing Spaces

Protecting physical environments.

  1. 1Physical Security Controls13 lessons
  2. 2Insider Threats6 lessons
3

Securing Networks

Network design, firewalls, and monitoring.

  1. 1How Networks Work7 lessons
  2. 2Firewalls and Network Segmentation22 lessons
  3. 3Intrusion Detection and Interception15 lessons
4

Securing Devices

Endpoints, malware, and hardening.

  1. 1Malware7 lessons
  2. 2Hardening DevicesCoverage growing
5

Securing Applications and Data

Encryption, trust, and protecting data.

  1. 1Encryption22 lessons
  2. 2Hashing, Certificates, and Trust6 lessons
  3. 3Application and Data Security13 lessons