When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

4 days left! Save on skills that make you shine with 40% off 3 months of Coursera Plus. Save now

Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

This course is part of multiple programs.

Instructor: Kevin Vaccaro

1,814 already enrolled

Included with

Learn more

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

26 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

Learn more

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

26 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

Learn more

What you'll learn

Explore operating system firewalls.
Demonstrate the use of Operating System logs.
Explore Operating system permissions.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

11 assignments

Taught in English

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Learn more about Coursera for Business

logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is available as part of

When you enroll in this course, you'll also be asked to select a specific program.

Learn new concepts from industry experts
Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 3 modules in this course

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.

Module details

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.

What's included

6 videos5 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 27 minutes

Course Overview1 minute
Instructor Welcome1 minute
Module 1 Introduction1 minute
Firewall Configuration10 minutes
Window Logs6 minutes
Linux Logs8 minutes

5 readingsTotal 110 minutes

Syllabus10 minutes
Firewalls30 minutes
Security Policy Settings30 minutes
Linux Logging Basics30 minutes
Module 1 Summary10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 300 minutes

Module 1 Summative Assessment180 minutes
Pre-knowledge Quiz30 minutes
Firewalls Quiz30 minutes
Windows Logs Quiz30 minutes
Linux Logs Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Meet and Greet Discussion10 minutes

This module explores the fundamentals of Windows and Linux permissions. It identifies how to configure file and folder permissions for each operating system.

What's included

4 videos5 readings5 assignments

4 videosTotal 19 minutes

Module 2 Introduction1 minute
File Permissions6 minutes
Configure File Permissions6 minutes
Special Permissions6 minutes

5 readingsTotal 100 minutes

Share and NTFS Permissions20 minutes
How to Manage Linux Permissions30 minutes
How to Manage Linux Permissions 30 minutes
Module 2 Summary10 minutes
Insights from an Industry Leader: Learn More About Our Program10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 300 minutes

Module 2 Summative Assessment180 minutes
Pre-knowledge Quiz30 minutes
Windows Permissions Quiz30 minutes
Linux Permissions Quiz30 minutes
Linux Special Permissons Quiz30 minutes

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.

What's included

1 assignment

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Build toward a degree

This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹