What are the foundational principles that safeguard our digital world? In this fully asynchronous course, students will explore key knowledge, skills, and competencies associated with the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, and risk management. Activities will include engaging readings, video lectures, discussion boards with peers, and practical case studies that highlight real-world applications of cybersecurity principles. By the end of the course, you will be able to analyze and apply core cybersecurity principles to real-world scenarios in order to understand and assess risks in various digital environments. You will demonstrate your learning by completing a final project, where you'll explore a specific topic within cybersecurity and present your research. Those studying toward the online MS in Cybersecurity will need to complete this course in addition to the other core courses before enrolling in the track courses and final practicum course.