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Section 6.1 Security: Introduction

Start by reading the Intro to Security chapter, section 53.1. This section discusses why operating systems security matters.
Read section 53.2 about the kinds of protections that the OS should provide.
Read section 53.3 about the broad goals of a secure system, split into Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability.
Read section 53.4 about key general elements of securing a system.
Read section 53.5 about the basics of securing the OS, and the summary in 53.6.
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