• Basic security functions provided by operating systems • System resources that require operating system protection • Operating system design principles • How operating systems control access to resources • The history of trusted computing • Characteristics of operating system rootkits
• Survey authentication mechanisms • List available access control implementation options • Explain the problems encryption is designed to solve • Understand the various categories of encryption tools as well as the strengths, weaknesses, and applications of each • Learn about certificates and certificate authorities
• Define computer security as well as basic computer security terms • Introduce the C-I-A Triad • Introduce basic access control terminology • Explain basic threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks • Show how controls map to threats