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