Securing applications in personal computers: the relay race approach.
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Authors
Wright, James Michael
Subjects
Security
Personal Computer
Application Level
Microcomputer
Personal Computer
Application Level
Microcomputer
Advisors
Zviran, Moshe
Date of Issue
1991-09
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This Thesis reviews the increasing need for security in
a personal computer (PC) environment and proposes a new
approach for securing PC applications at the application
layer. The Relay Race Approach extends two standard
approaches : data encryption and password access control at
the main program level, to the subprogram level by the use
of a special parameter, the "Baton" . The applicability of
this approach is demonstrated in an original Basic
application and an existing Dbase IV application,
representing both third generation language (3GL) and fourth
generation language (4GL) environments. The Approach can
add to overall network security in the PC LAN environment as well. The Approach is successful and proposed enhancements
can strengthen the Approach.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Systems Management
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
100 p.;28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.