1: List the basic steps in securing an operating system. Assume that the O.S. is being installed for the first time on new hardware. Solution An OS allows different users to access different resources in a shared way. The OS needs to control the sharing and provide an interface to allow the access. Each layer is impotent to attack from below if the lower layers are not secured appropriately. The top four assessments for securing os are: Most important thing in securing operating system is to secure a base operating system. The following are the simple steps:.