A methodology for the development of secure vertical web portals

Abstract

In this thesis we investigate the development of vertical web portals (vortals) that fulfill targeted organizational mission needs. This specific type of portal provides narrow-scoped data, information and services while affording the user accessibility over a public network, such as the Internet. As part of the investigation, we present a methodology for architecting such portals with explicit consideration of security policy. The methodology, along with some preliminary guidelines, is intended to serve as a first approximation of a framework for both the development of vertical portals and the definition of doctrine on the application of vortals. We illustrate this methodology with an application to a Navy ship.