Operating System Security Courses and Certifications

ACM SIGPLAN

Building Dynamic System Call Sandbox with Partial Order Analysis

Explore dynamic system call sandboxing using partial order analysis to enhance OS security. Learn how to restrict unnecessary system calls and reduce attack surfaces in program execution.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

OpenSSF

Novel Sandboxing Techniques for Open Source Libraries Using eBPF and KRSI

Discover how to implement advanced sandboxing techniques for open source libraries using eBPF and KRSI technologies to enhance security and protect against vulnerabilities and exploits.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Complete Cyber Security Course : Hackers Exposed!

58125 ratings at Udemy

Volume 1 : Become a Cyber Security Specialist, Learn How to Stop Hackers, Prevent Hacking, Learn IT Security & INFOSEC

• Udemy
• 12 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Advanced Cybersecurity Topics

Master advanced cybersecurity techniques including rootkits, OS security, buffer overflow vulnerabilities, and post-exploitation strategies through hands-on labs using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

• Coursera
• 2 days 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Learn Social Engineering From Scratch

6279 ratings at Udemy

Hack secure accounts and computers (Windows, Apple Mac OS, Linux and Android) and secure yourself from hackers

• Udemy
• 12 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Cloud Application Security

27 ratings at Coursera

Explore OWASP Top 10, cloud security assurance, virtualization, authentication, and cryptography for robust cloud application protection.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Low Level Learning

Motherboard Exploits - Hardware-Level Security Vulnerabilities Beyond Your Operating System

Uncover how hackers exploit motherboard vulnerabilities beyond your OS and learn what limited defenses exist against these deep-level hardware attacks.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Introduction To Operating Systems

5 ratings

Explore the core concepts of operating systems, including memory management, processes, and scheduling, using the xv6 OS as a practical example for hands-on learning.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• Available until Sep 11, 2026
• Free Online Course

Generative AI Risks & Cybersecurity: LLM Security

1830 ratings at Udemy

Data Poisoning, Model Bias, Prompt Injection, AI Ethics & Governance | Protect AI Systems from Cyber Threats

• Udemy
• 5 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

OS Security

19 ratings at Coursera

Explore Windows and Linux OS security, focusing on firewalls, logging, and permissions. Gain practical skills in configuring and managing essential security features for both operating systems.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ball State University

Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

Master cryptographic principles and secure software development through hands-on exploration of encryption algorithms, authentication methods, and system security practices for networks, databases, and operating systems.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Computer Science 110: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity covering key concepts, tools, and techniques. Learn about cybercrime, cryptography, digital forensics, and disaster recovery to protect digital assets and systems.

• Study.com
• 12 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 4

Master host hardening, network security, and identity management to strengthen Kubernetes infrastructure and reduce attack surfaces for the CKS certification exam.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Packt

The Embedded Linux Security Handbook

Explore essential principles for securing embedded Linux systems through hardware selection, encryption, trusted computing, and threat mitigation strategies.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Packt

Security Fundamentals – Core Cybersecurity Essentials

Master core cybersecurity essentials including CIA triad, encryption, malware analysis, firewalls, and network security to effectively protect systems and networks from real-world threats.

• Coursera
• 9 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course