A Strategic Approach to Network Defense: Framing the Cloud
Abstract
This paper examines current Internet attack trends in the computer networking environment and proposes an enhanced framework for system defense that is applicable to both corporate and government networks. Network defenses are typically designed, implemented, and managed at corporate computing centers and in the U.S. Department of Defense, at installation-level and regional area processing centers. Industry-wide Information Assurance best business practices and computer defensive measures are not uniformly implemented, so an enhanced security framework is necessary to assist with prioritizing and coordinating defensive efforts. The U.S. Chief Information Officer proposes that the Federal Government migrate its vast network of computer systems, through consolidation, to a more enterprise-focused architectural solution. This effort requires an expanded security framework, based on accepted network defensive principles, to reduce risks associated with emerging virtualization capabilities and scalability of cloud computing. This expanded defensive framework can assist enterprise networking and cloud computing architects to better design more secure systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 10, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA553006
Entities
People
- Timothy K. Buennemeyer
Organizations
- United States Army War College