Multilevel Security for Intelligence Data Processing Systems.

Abstract

This technical report summarizes the major results of a study to determine the feasibility of integrating a security kernel (enforcing DOD security policy) with the IAS operating system installable on the PDP 11/45 and other computers. The report contains sections on the following: Background and Problem Description; Computer System Security Requirements; Current IAS Architecture; Secure IAS Design Considerations; Secure IAS Architecture; Verification Plan; Development Plan; and Conclusions and Recommendations. The latter section is tempered by the DARPA sponsored development of KSOS, a 'kernalized Secure Operating System' version of UNIX. Possible options are suggested for follow-up study and development effort applicable to the AF Intelligence Community, in regard to the question of remaining with IAS/RSX or migrating to KSOS in all systems or selected ones. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA070141

Entities

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  • Chi‐Wang Shu
  • G. Short
  • J. Cotrell

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  • Cyber
  • Human Systems

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  • Authentication
  • Computer Access Control
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Processing
  • Debugging
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Machine Languages
  • Models
  • Operating Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Performance Tests
  • Programming Languages
  • Software Development
  • Software Testing

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  • Computer science

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