Describe how threads and processes work in an operating system including what they contribute to the overall functionality of the operating system.

One of the selling points for early versions of Windows was the ability that it had to leverage threads to allow users to do more than one activity at a time. Prior to this ability, computers were limited in the ability to multitask. Understanding how threads and processes work as a function of the operating system is important foundational information to understanding how threats can exploit those functions or what the potential vulnerabilities might be. Many organizations have had the misfortune of experiencing a denial of service attack. The technical functioning of the operating system and how memory is used are also important concepts to understand in order to fully understand the exploits that use memory to attack organizational information assets. Select an operating system of your choices to focus on in this discussion. Use the study materials and engage in any additional research needed to fill in knowledge gaps. Discuss the following topics: Describe how threads and processes work in an operating system including what they contribute to the overall functionality of the operating system. Describe the threats and vulnerabilities that are most commonly associated with threads and processes specific to a particular operating system. Explain the basics of virtual and real memory and what aspects of memory are the point of vulnerability for an attacker.