CIW Security 1D0-470 - Operating System Security


Summary:

This course introduces security issues that arise at the operating system level in a network. It covers the major areas of vulnerability for operating systems such as Windows 2000 and Linux. It shows how built-in security features can be activated, how to configure password settings, and how to set permissions on files, folders, and shares.

 

This lesson is part of our CIW Security 1D0-470 online training series which contains 39 hours of self-paced courseware. Our web-based training provides 1 year of unlimited access.


Objectives:

After completing this course you will be able to:

  • Describe the most widely-used industry security standards
  • List the key vulnerabilities of Windows 2000 and Linux operating systems
  • Describe the built-in security features of Windows 2000
  • Use Pluggable Authentication Modules to improve authentication on Linux systems
  • Configure password settings for improved security
  • Set permissions on files, folders and shares

Outline:

  • Security principles
  • Evaluation criteria
  • Security levels and mechanisms
  • Windows 2000 security
  • Windows 2000 security architecture
  • Linux security
  • Pluggable authentication modules
  • Passwords
  • Verifying system state
  • Protecting accounts
  • Password aging in Linux
  • Windows 2000 file systems
  • Remote file access
  • Linux file systems

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who wants to get the most out of using CIW Security 1D0-470.


Prerequisites: None:


Technical Requirements:

  • Internet connection
  • Browser: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Opera or any standards compliant browser.
  • Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required.
  • JavaScript must be enabled.

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