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C S 53A
CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS · 4.5 units · used in 1 transfer pathway
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
The fundamental aspects of computer and network security as it pertains to policy deployment and network defense. Core topics include cryptography, public key infrastructure, standards and protocols, physical security, infrastructure security, remote access, messaging, intrusion detection, and system baselines. Industry-specific topics include certifications for CompTIA's Security+, ISC2, SSCP.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTCC S 53ACYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALSOpen1 section · 16 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 20428 · 01Open · 16
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: C S 50A.”
Transfer pathways that use C S 53A
ASSIST maps C S 53A to a requirement in 1 published pathway from Foothill College.
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