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Cybersecurity

Operating Systems Security

SEC2301
3 hours English

Operating Systems Security

Operating Systems Security
CS2016 Operating Systems
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to OS Security
2 Security Definitions and Players (covers policies, standards, procedures, and security frameworks)
3 Secure Installation: (OS Installations and Best Practices)
4 Virtualization: (OS Installations and Best Practices)
5 User Restrictions: (OS Users and groups)
6 Access and Authorizations:(OS Users and groups)
7 User, Group and File Management: (OS Users and groups)
8 Password Standards and Requirements:(OS Users and groups)
9 File system Maintenance: (OS Controls Encryption)
10 Isolation of Sensitive Data: (OS Controls Encryption)
11 Shutting Down Unnecessary and Unneeded Services:( OS Controls Network Access )
12 Closing Unnecessary and Unneeded Ports:(OS Controls Network Access )
13 Vulnerability Scanning:(Tools For Auditing and Testing )
14 Patch Management and Software Updates: Monitoring and Keeping Systems Up to Date )
15 Removing Unnecessary Components:(Monitoring and Keeping Systems Up to Date )
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Identify potential system attacks, malwares, and threats to popular operating systems

Teaching Strategy Course lectures
Assessment Methods Quiz, Exam
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Describe, for a given OS, the steps necessary for hardening the OS with respect to various applications.

Teaching Strategy Course lectures
Assessment Methods Quiz, Exam
1.3 Mapped to: K1

Explain the security implications of various operating system configurations, software installations, and network settings.

Teaching Strategy Course lectures
Assessment Methods Quiz, Exam
2.1 Mapped to: S6

Apply tools and techniques for identifying vulnerabilities

Teaching Strategy Lab exercises or term project
Assessment Methods Lab exercises or term project
2.2 Mapped to: S3

Perform, configure, and maintain secure operating system environments by performing secure installations, disabling unnecessary services and ports, and implementing a robust patch management strategy.

Teaching Strategy Lab exercises or term project
Assessment Methods Lab exercises or term project
3.1

N/A

Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
10%
Lab Exercises
15%
Assignment(s) or project
15%
Midterm
20%
Final Exam
40%
Total
100%