OPNET Performance Simulation of Network Security Services.

Abstract

This thesis conducts a performance simulation of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and Kerberos security solutions. Specifically the study will build a working modeling framework of the Kerberos security service and the CeilCase ATM encryption service. The model will be used to look at how these services will affect throughput by inserting waiting times in a series of queues in a small sized network. The algorithms for calculating cryptographic delay are then inserted in an OPNET model and examined against a control model for validation. These models assume a linear relationship between the cryptographic service time and the throughput. Further relationships between service time and throughput are suggested for use in other security systems. This thesis concludes that the modeling framework presented is viable for creating higher fidelity performance simulations of network security services. Further, this thesis suggests model validation directions for future research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA366214

Entities

People

  • Fredrick R. Carlson

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Asymetric Encryption
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Networks
  • Cryptography
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital Communications
  • Electronic Mail
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Network Protocols
  • Reliability
  • Secure Communications
  • Security Protocols
  • Spreadsheet Software

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Cybersecurity.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber