An Investigation and Assessment of Linux Ipchains and its Vulnerabilities with Respect To Network Security

Abstract

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA380335

Entities

People

  • Bryan S. Lopez

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Networks
  • Computers
  • Cybersecurity
  • Denial Of Service Attack
  • Electronic Mail
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Information Systems
  • Intrusion Detectors
  • Kernels (Operating System)
  • Local Area Networks
  • Network Protocols
  • Operating Systems
  • Port Scanners
  • Transport Protocols

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber