An investigation and assessment of Linux Ipchains and its vulnerabilities with respect to network security
By: Bryan S. Lopez
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Number of pages: 127
Description: This research thesis formulates a survey of network security and IPChains, the Linux firewall. It provides a detailed description of prominent network security procedures in use today. This paper falls directly in line with the goals of Executive Order 13010, the President's Critical Infrastructure Protection Plan, supports the goals of the National Security Agency's SIGINT business Plan and the goals of both the Unified and Maritime Cryptologic Architecture. It will aid in the development of the problem solving efforts of the national cryptologic organization and be used to provide critical intelligence support to the Operational command and the national intelligence community.
Notes: Thesis advisor, Bernstein, Jr., Raymond F.

"June 2000."

Thesis (M.S. in Electrical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2000.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-125).

"Approved for public release, distribution unlimited"--Cover.

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US Navy (USN) author.

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