Overview
This course covers kernel security, including general kernel security concepts, information about modules, dirty COW, and access control. The learning outcomes include understanding kernel types, Linux modules, file systems, memory management, reducing attack vectors, and kernel scanning. The course teaches skills such as enhancing security, utilizing micro kernels, and exploring ways to improve kernel security. The teaching method involves a lecture format with a duration of 38 minutes. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in learning about kernel security and enhancing their understanding of operating system security.
Syllabus
Introduction
What this talk is not
Agenda
What is Kernel
Types of Kernels
Linux
Modules
File systems
Reducing attack vectors
Memory management
Copyonwrite
Dirty Cal
What can we do
Kernel Scanning
Security Enhance Plex
Micro Kernel
Taught by
White Hat Cal Poly