Course Foundation
Learn operating system fundamentals with security mindset integrated throughout.
- Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy - no prior programming or OS experience required
- Builds toward: CSY201 (OS Security), CSY204 (Security Operations), and CSY302 (Cloud Security)
- Key skills: Understanding processes, file systems, permissions, and system hardening basics
Course Curriculum
12 Weeks
Week 01
Systems Thinking & Architecture
Week 02CPU, Memory & Storage
Week 03Operating Systems Core
Week 04Processes & Scheduling
Week 05Memory Management
Week 06File Systems
Week 07Users, Groups & Permissions
Week 08Network Stack & Security
Week 09System Hardening
Week 10Virtualization & Containers
Week 11System Monitoring
Week 12Integration & Defense
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