Chapter 3: Discovering Security Concepts

As you dive further into the world of cybersecurity, you will learn about various security concepts and strategies that many organizations implement to secure their assets from both internal and external cyber threats and attacks. Having a solid understanding of the importance of information security is vital, and in this chapter, you will be exposed to the three pillars that are used to keep organizations and their assets safe from cyber attacks.

Throughout this chapter, you will learn about these three pillars and how they are used within any organization, whether small or large, to create a secure network designed to protect its users, devices, and data. Furthermore, you will learn about various security deployments, key security terminologies, and access control models. These key topics will help you understand what is needed and expected of a cybersecurity professional and an information security professional in the industry. Hackers...