Personal Computer Local Area Network Security in an Academic Environment

Abstract

This thesis explores the unique security requirements of the Local Area Networks (LAN)s within the Administrative Sciences Department Instructional Laboratories at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. Current operating procedures, direction from the Department of Defense and Navy sources, views of computer professionals and case studies of microcomputer labs at other educational institutions are examined to identify areas where security improvements can be made. Security topics covered include; physical security, equipment tamper-proofing, software protection and damage caused maliciously or unintentionally by users. The threat imposed on the various LANs by users, viruses, and the operating environment are evaluated to determine a suggested security response. Keywords: Data processing security; Security policy; Case studies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA220120

Entities

People

  • Richard R. Alfini

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Computer Crime
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Local Area Networks
  • Operating Systems
  • Safety Equipment
  • Servers (Computer Hardware)
  • Students
  • System Software
  • Word Processors

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber