System Calls Courses and Certifications

ACCU Conference

Linux User - Kernel ABI - The Realities of How C and C++ Programs Really Talk to the OS

Explore the intricacies of Linux system calls, signal handlers, pthreads, and ptrace. Gain insights into low-level interactions between C/C++ programs and the operating system for advanced debugging and optimization.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Hussein Nasser

Combined I/O Enhancement in PostgreSQL 17

Explore PostgreSQL 17's game-changing feature: combined I/Os for faster database operations. Learn about optimized page reads, vectorized I/O, and potential performance impacts.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

OpenSecurityTraining2

Windows Kernel Internals 2 - Architecture 2821

Dive into advanced Windows kernel architecture, system mechanisms, memory pools, and security concepts for exploitation research and defense.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

OpenSecurityTraining2

HyperDbg Debugger - Introduction to Hypervisor-Assisted Reverse Engineering

Master hypervisor-assisted debugging with HyperDbg through hands-on reverse engineering techniques, system call hooking, memory monitoring, and advanced debugging methods.

• YouTube
• 12 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

KernelShark 1.0 is Here - What Does that Mean?

Explore KernelShark 1.0, a powerful GUI for Linux kernel tracing. Learn its features, capabilities, and future developments through live demonstrations and insights.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The End of Time, 19 Years to Go

Explore the 2038 time_t overflow issue in Linux, its impact on various systems, and ongoing efforts to address it. Learn about kernel updates, remaining challenges, and future steps for user space solutions.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Using Seccomp to Limit the Kernel Attack Surface

Explore seccomp for system call filtering in Linux, covering BPF virtual machine basics, filter examples, and applications in sandboxing and security. Learn implementation techniques and considerations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Linux Tracing Techniques

Explore Linux tracing fundamentals and tools, including ftrace, kprobes, and tracepoints. Learn to analyze system calls, filter traces, and leverage various tracers for effective debugging and performance analysis.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Black Hat

Bochspwn Reloaded - Detecting Kernel Memory Disclosure with x86 Emulation and Taint Tracking

Explore kernel memory disclosure detection using x86 emulation and taint tracking. Learn about buffer overflows, memory corruption, and user-mode client interactions in kernel-mode systems.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Stress-ng: How to Stress Test Your Computer (and Possibly Break It)

Explore stress-ng, a powerful tool for stress testing kernels and hardware. Learn testing concepts, practical examples, and how to contribute to this essential project for system reliability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sandboxing in Linux with Zero Lines of Code

Explore Linux sandboxing techniques without coding, focusing on process startup stages and practical examples. Learn to enhance security and control system calls effectively.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Inside the Linux Security Modules

Explore Linux Security Modules framework, architecture, and integration. Learn about security data fields, hooks, and configurations for enhanced kernel protection.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Zephyr OS Memory Protection

Explore MPU-based memory protection in Zephyr RTOS, covering security domains, permission management, object allocation, system calls, and IPC mechanisms for embedded systems.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Docker

Securing Containers - One Patch at a Time

Explore CVE-2016-9962: discovery, implications, and resolution. Dive into kernel boundaries, system calls, and address space randomization for enhanced container security.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

linux.conf.au

Introduction to Memory Management

Explore Linux memory management basics, including paging, hardware mechanisms, and process memory usage. Learn to control overcommit, set limits, and use system calls for effective memory management.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk