Securing Applications in Personal Computers: The Relay Race Approach

Abstract

This thesis reviews the increasing need for security in a personal computer (PC) environment and proposes a new approach for securing PC applications at the application layer. The Relay Race Approach extends two standard approaches: data encryption and password access control at the main program level, to the subprogram level by the use of a special parameter, the Baton. The applicability of this approach is demonstrated in an original Basic application and an existing Dbase IV application, representing both third generation language (3GL) and fourth generation language (4GL) environments. The Approach can add to overall network security in the PC LAN environment as well. The Approach is successful and proposed enhancements can strengthen the Approach. Security, Personal Computer, Application level, Microcomputer

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246940

Entities

People

  • James M. Wright

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Classification
  • Computer Access Control
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Encryption
  • Information Systems
  • Language
  • Local Area Networks
  • Operating Systems
  • Personal Computers
  • Physical Security
  • Schools
  • Security

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Cybersecurity.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber