Illinois Tech

OS Security

Kevin Vaccaro

Instructor: Kevin Vaccaro

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Intermediate level

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Approx. 17 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(16 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Approx. 17 hours
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Explore operating system firewalls.

  • Demonstrate the use of Operating System logs.

  • Explore Operating system permissions.

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Taught in English

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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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1 assignment

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Kevin Vaccaro
Illinois Tech
6 Courses21,476 learners

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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

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