Publisher's Synopsis
This is a technical manual for the secure systems administrator responsible for implementing Secure UNIX - the UNIX operating system that meets the new federal standard for system security, which can be classified as either Level B1 secure of Level C2 secure. Since all federally-funded agencies using the UNIX systems must use certified secure systems, this guide addresses the expected need for all UNIX systems available ultimately to comply with the standard.;Aimed at technical as well as less technical computer users and management, the book begins with secure systems concepts, then gives their applications in organizations with a how-to guide for all users who want to use secure systems, and ends with a more technical guide specifically for secure systems administrators.;Topics covered include: the differences between secure and nonsecure workstations; what secure systems are needed; how secure systems work; the fundamental elements of a secure system, including security levels, clearance, labels, authorization, auditing and networking; how to maintain the secure organization; guidelines for secure systems administration; and much more.;With a complete technical description, this manual shows how all the user members of an organization work together to form a secure body - the secure UNIX organization.
