Understanding Operating Systems from CDW

Understanding Operating Systems

Understanding Operating Systems is a foundational course that exposes students to the underpinnings of modern desktop operating systems and the components that are most vulnerable to attack. It covers the principles of process, memory, and I/O management that drive all modern operating systems and includes hands-on labs to discover how they are implemented in Microsoft Windows and Linux. After attending this course, you will be able to describe how the components of operating systems work and interact, use built-in tools to analyze these components, and have an excellent foundation for courses in malware analysis, intrusion analysis, and penetration testing.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

1 - Basic

Course Prerequisites

Familiarity with the use of at least one common desktop operating system
Experience with VMware software is an advantage, but not required

Training Purpose

Management Development

Skill Development

Specific Audience

All

Delivery Method

Classroom

Online, Instructor-Led

Course Locations

8890 McGaw Road
Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21045

625 W Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661

5908 Headquarters Drive
Suite 400
Plano, TX 75024

201 N Franklin St
Floor 37
Tampa, FL 33602

40 E. Rio Salado Parkway
Suite 200
Tempe, AZ 85281

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Learning Objectives

Describe how modern desktop operating systems function
Explain the principles of process, memory, and I/O management and distinguish the methods used across common operating systems
Identify and monitor the standard boot processes of Windows and Linux systems
Use trusted command-line and GUI-based tools to ascertain the status of a running system
Retrieve and edit a host's network configuration
Perform basic user and group management tasks
Describe the foundational security mechanisms in Windows and Linux systems

Framework Connections

Protection and Defense

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Competency Areas

Work Roles

Feedback

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