Core security concepts and security program elements

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Explain common security threats and vulnerabilities, including malware, phishing, social engineering, spoofing, credential attacks, and denial-of-service behavior.
Describe core security principles, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, least privilege, and defense in depth.
Differentiate security controls by purpose, including preventive, detective, and corrective controls.

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Explain common security program elements, including user awareness, access control policy, password policy, and incident response concepts.

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