Analysis of Terminal Server Architectures for Thin Clients in a High Assurance Network

Abstract

This paper examines the architectural and security impact of using commercially available, popular terminal servers to support thin clients within the context of a high assurance multilevel network. Seven potential local area network architectures were analyzed for security and utility. Three secure configurations were identified: Multiple Terminal Servers in Series; Multiple Trusted Computing Base Extension-Enhanced Terminal Servers; and Terminal Servers on a High Assurance Virtual Machine Monitor.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA484739

Entities

People

  • Cynthia E. Irvine
  • Steven R. Balmer

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Communication Channels
  • Computer Access Control
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Computing Devices
  • Distributed Computing
  • Electronic Mail
  • Information Systems
  • Local Area Networks
  • Networks
  • Operating Systems
  • Security
  • User Interface
  • Virtual Machines

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics
  • Operations Research
  • Software Engineering.