MITS 5300G - Operating Systems Security

This course introduces the main components of operating system security and addresses the IT professional interest in the design and operation of secure operating systems. This course covers various practices, standards, and technology from Linux and Windows operating systems. Operating systems fundamentals are covered to provide a basis for the remainder of the course. The laboratory part of this course puts a particular focus on the Windows and Unix/ Linux operating systems. It provides an overview of the security risk and management of the specified operating systems and preventive efforts to use the security features built within the systems and third-party applications. This course includes a series of hands-on technical exercises in Linux, SELinux and Windows.
Credit hours: 3