Topic 3c
Operating System Security
Learning Objectives
By the end of this topic students should be able to:
- Identify existing cybersecurity concerns and the modern operating system security features designed to guard against them.
- Given one of the following vocabulary words, give a brief definition of the term and how the item applies in the normal operation of an operating system.
- Super user (administrator)
- Privilege levels
- Privileged instructions
- Discuss good password management techniques.
- Explain Muti-factor Authentication and why it helps with security.
Learning Materials
- Readings
- Section 3.5 - pp 172-176 in your book
Checking for Understanding
Answer the following questions from your textbook. The answers to all Q&E questions are in the back of your book in Appendix F.
- p 176, #1
- p 176, #2
- p 176, #3
Additional Guidance
If you are still struggling with the material in this topic, the following video may help.
Further Information
If you understand this material and are using this in your own courses, you might find the following material beneficial. This material is a supplement to this course and your understanding of this is not assessed.- NA