Stage 2.1 — Core Security Concepts

📰 Dev.to · Rençber AKMAN

Learn core security concepts to become a cybersecurity professional and understand the fundamentals of security

beginner Published 14 Jun 2026

Action Steps

Learn about threat modeling using STRIDE
Understand the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
Study the different types of cyber attacks (e.g. malware, phishing, DDoS)
Familiarize yourself with security frameworks and compliance (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001)
Apply security best practices to real-world scenarios

Who Needs to Know This

Cybersecurity teams and professionals benefit from understanding core security concepts to protect against threats and vulnerabilities

Key Insight

💡 Understanding core security concepts is crucial for a career in cybersecurity