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About the Course

51% of organizations are planning to increase security investments as a result of a breach (IBM Report). Companies need skilled IT support and cybersecurity professionals now more than ever. Whether you’re just starting out or switching to tech, this course provides the critical operating systems (OS) knowledge you need to move forward. Operating systems are fundamental to all aspects of computing. In this course, you’ll learn foundational concepts common to all operating systems and the unique aspects of Windows, Linux, and MacOS. You’ll explore OS file systems and the associated security features. You'll discover the macOS features that revolutionized OS functionality. Plus, you’ll investigate virtualization and containerization. Additionally, through labs and a final project, you’ll get hands-on managing virus and threat protection, configuring user accounts and permissions with command-line tools, and securing systems against threats. If you’re looking to get started IT or cybersecurity, enroll today to gain essential knowledge in operating systems that enables you to work towards a career in cybersecurity, system administration, network engineering, or IT support....

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The course provided a sound foundation of concepts to take a step-wise learning path to understand the requirements of operation and assurance of security. I learned alot!

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I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with Coursera. I have loved the learning I have been able to do and look forward to taking many more classes with them

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By Segun O

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Nov 30, 2023

Very detailed and I have learned so much.

By Lorcan F

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Jul 1, 2022

Video and aduio quality was poor at parts

By Nik B

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Nov 16, 2022

some of the images are very hard to read

By SATHYA P

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Aug 2, 2021

Got more knowledge about cloud computing

By Asmaganbetova K

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Oct 26, 2020

presentation was not enough good quality

By Dávid S

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Jun 20, 2023

some video and audio was in bad quality

By Justin R

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Oct 9, 2021

materials are slightly old but relevant

By Maradana s K

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Aug 21, 2020

This course is very useful for beginers

By Dave L

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Jul 8, 2020

The problem setting is a bit difficult!

By Miguel C

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Jul 21, 2020

Very educating and informative course.

By Igor B

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Jul 13, 2020

Course mostly repeats the previous one

By Abdelmalik A

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Nov 20, 2020

The Resolution of videos is very bad

By Sai C

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Oct 24, 2022

ITS THE BEST BEST I HAVE EVER DONE

By Sharif M

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Dec 1, 2021

Thanks for the informative course .

By Phattarika K

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Sep 3, 2020

The slides should be more visible.

By R K

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May 20, 2022

I have learn more new technology

By Sourav

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Nov 7, 2020

This Course Is Best For Beginner

By Sobirjonov E R o

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May 23, 2024

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By furqan a

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Jun 10, 2020

it is a good course for basics.

By Akash G

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Oct 26, 2019

please work on proof reading.

By Ntsikelelo K

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Nov 13, 2023

It is a very amazing Course .

By Luis S C M

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Jul 29, 2020

Bad resolution on some slides

By Bereket H

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Jan 12, 2022

its very interesting course.

By Diya L

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Feb 6, 2023

Reading materials are good

By Nicolas B G

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Jun 16, 2020

Improve material's quality