Ensuring a C2 level of trust and interoperability in a networked Windows NT environment
By: Julie A. Lucas
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
Subjects: Computer networks; Security measures; Computer security; Internetworking (Telecommunication)
Description: With the progression of computer systems to local and wide area networks, the scope of computer security has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Now, more than ever, the use of trusted systems is needed to ensure the secrecy, integrity, and availability of computer resources. However, attaining the levels of trust required has been difficult for a variety of reasons. This paper provides an in-depth look at the government's Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) and its current applicability. An analysis of a military network running Windows NT version 3.51 as the network operating system is provided as a case study. The paper concludes with a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the TCSEC criterion. Although products have been certified as meeting the various class requirements, existing problems are preventing the attainment of trusted system from becoming a reality for many government organizations.
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Gus K. Lott, Cynthia E. Irvine, Rex Buddenberg.

"September 1996."

Thesis (M.S. in Information Technology Management) Naval Postgraduate School, September 1996.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-140)

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