Ensuring a C2 level of trust and interoperability in a networked Windows NT environment
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Authors
Lucas, Julie A.
Subjects
Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria
TCSEC
Trusted Network Interpretation
TNI
Windows NT
Computer Security
TCSEC
Trusted Network Interpretation
TNI
Windows NT
Computer Security
Advisors
Lott, Gus K.
Irvine, Cynthia E.
Buddenberg, Rex
Date of Issue
1996-09
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
With the progression of computer systems to local and wide area networks, the scope of computer security has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Now, more than ever, the use of trusted systems is needed to ensure the secrecy, integrity, and availability of computer resources. However, attaining the levels of trust required has been difficult for a variety of reasons. This paper provides an in-depth look at the government's Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) and its current applicability. An analysis of a military network running Windows NT version 3.51 as the network operating system is provided as a case study. The paper concludes with a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the TCSEC criterion. Although products have been certified as meeting the various class requirements, existing problems are preventing the attainment of trusted system from becoming a reality for many government organizations
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Information Technology Management
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Format
viii, 143 p.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.