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November 2025

Core Concepts of Cyber Defense

Start your cyber defense journey strong.

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While development is still underway, these highlights offer an early look at the skills and outcomes you’ll be working toward:

Understand core security models

Explore key security concepts like the CIA Triad, Zero Trust, and Defense in Depth to understand how organizations protect data and maintain system integrity.

Navigate network and endpoint defenses

Compare how network, endpoint, and application security defenses work together to detect and mitigate threats across systems and users.

Examine IAM strategies

Identify common identity and access management (IAM) controls and learn how different schemes can reduce risk and improve security posture.

Explore regulatory frameworks

Gain broad exposure to the regulatory frameworks that govern security practices and discover how they guide enterprise decision-making.

"This course will be built to give learners a strong, clear starting point in cybersecurity. Understanding foundational concepts like the CIA Triad and Zero Trust will be critical to building real security solutions. I believe in making these ideas approachable so future professionals can move from theory to practice with confidence. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, this kind of baseline knowledge will help learners rise to meet them."

Shane Smith
Course Developer

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Exploring this for your team, not just yourself? You’re in the right place. This course is still in development, making it an ideal time to explore how it could support your workforce goals. Whether you're planning ahead or seeking a strategic fit, we’ll help tailor the experience so it delivers value for your team from day one.

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Core Concepts of Cyber Defense

RITx Course
CE-CYBC-1004

Build foundational cybersecurity knowledge and explore key defense principles and frameworks that protect digital systems and data in today’s evolving threat landscape.

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8 Weeks

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"This course will be built to give learners a strong, clear starting point in cybersecurity. Understanding foundational concepts like the CIA Triad and Zero Trust will be critical to building real security solutions. I believe in making these ideas approachable so future professionals can move from theory to practice with confidence. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, this kind of baseline knowledge will help learners rise to meet them."

Shane Smith
Course Developer

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Exploring this for your team, not just yourself? You're in the right place. RIT Certified courses and certificates deliver high-impact ROI whether used off the shelf or tailored with our team to align with your workforce strategy. Each offering builds in-demand skills that help teams grow, retain talent, and stay ahead in a world of constant change. We don’t just deliver training. We help you plan for what’s next.

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