Accession Number:

ADA167891

Title:

Multilevel Secure Front End for Data Communications.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Corbett,Philip J.

Report Date:

1986-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

113.0

Abstract:

This thesis demonstrates the feasibility of using a multilevel secure computer system to augment traditional security measures used to safeguard sensitive information in an office to office communication environment. A multilevel secure communication interface can be used for high speed transmission of a wide variety of computerized information, from text files, to large volumes of bulk data including computer program listings. Such a system significantly reduces the delays associated with traditional transmission techniques such as couriers, and registered mail. The ability to encrypt all external communications provides additional security. By automating message processing functions, providing secure storage devices, and restricting access to sensitive information, The multilevel secure communication interface can greatly improve overall system security. Keywords Gemini Trusted Multiple Computer Bare. Author

Descriptors:

• *DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
• *COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS
• *SECURE COMMUNICATIONS
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• VOLUME
• ENVIRONMENTS
• HIGH RATE
• COMPUTERS
• INTERFACES
• HIGH VELOCITY
• SECURITY
• THESES
• SENSITIVITY
• TRANSMITTANCE
• ACCESS
• COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
• EXTERNAL
• STORAGE
• POSTAL SERVICE
• TRANSMITTING
• OFFICE BUILDINGS

Subject Categories:

• Non-Radio Communications

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE