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Cyber Security · 200 Level · Second Semester
CYB202 Operating system in cyber context is a 200 Level course in the Cyber Security department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 15 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 5 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.
Distributed systems are networks of independent computers that work together as a single cohesive system to store, process, and share data across multiple locations, enabling scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance. In a cyber context, distributed systems are central to cloud computing, cybersecurity defense, and large-scale data processing, but they also introduce vulnerabilities such as synchronization issues, network attacks, and data breaches due to their decentralized nature. Case studies highlight both benefits and risks—for example, cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services demonstrate how distributed systems provide resilient and scalable infrastructure, while incidents such as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks (e.g., the 2016 Dyn attack) show how adversaries exploit distributed networks to overwhelm services and disrupt global internet access. These examples illustrate the dual role of distributed systems as both enablers of modern digital services and targets or tools in cybersecurity challenges.
File systems, I/O security, and protection mechanisms are fundamental components of operating system design that ensure data is efficiently stored, accessed, and safeguarded against unauthorized use or threats. A file system organizes data on storage devices using structured methods such as directories and metadata, enabling users and applications to retrieve and manage information effectively. I/O (Input/Output) security focuses on controlling and monitoring how data is transferred between hardware devices (like disks, keyboards, and networks) and the system, preventing malicious access or data leaks through mechanisms such as access controls and encryption. Protection mechanisms, including authentication, authorization, and auditing, work together to enforce security policies by restricting user privileges and ensuring that system resources are only accessed in approved ways, thereby maintaining system integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
