This course provides you with the opportunity to learn about OS security. It examines both Windows and Linux operating systems. The career skills acquired in the course introduce the understanding of OS operating system security and its importance in operating system support.
OS Security
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8
(18 reviews)
Intermediate level
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17 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Explore operating system firewalls.
Demonstrate the use of Operating System logs.
Explore Operating system permissions.
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There are 3 modules in this course
Welcome to OS Security! In this course, we will cover the topics of: Firewalls and Logging and OS Permissions. This module examines the basics of firewalls. It discusses how to configure Windows and Linux firewalls, and how to review logs for both operating systems.
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6 videos5 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module explores the fundamentals of Windows and Linux permissions. It identifies how to configure file and folder permissions for each operating system.
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4 videos5 readings5 assignments
This module contains the summative course assessment that has been designed to evaluate your understanding of the course material and assess your ability to apply the knowledge you have acquired throughout the course. Be sure to review the course material thoroughly before taking the assessment.
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Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024
This is a well designed course. The information and tests helped me learn how to manage security and to be more aware of security risks.
Recommended if you're interested in Information Technology
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