Design for Multics Security Enhancements

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Abstract:

The results of a 1973 security study of the Multics computer system are presented detailing requirements for a new access control mechanism that would allow two levels of classified data to be used simultaneously on a single Multics system. The access control policy was derived from the Department of Defense Information Security Program. The design decisions presented were the basis for subsequent security enhancements to the Multics system.

Author(s):
Whitmore, Jerold ; Bensoussan, Andre ; Green, Paul ; Hunt, Douglas ; Kobziar, Andrew
Author Organization(s):
HONEYWELL INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC CAMBRIDGE MA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. 10 Jul-8 Oct 1973
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA030801
Pagination:
0096

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ESD-TR-74-176
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-73-D-0087
Monitor Series:
TR-74-176
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*DATA PROCESSING SECURITY, INTERFACES, SECURITY, WORD RECOGNITION, CONTAINMENT(GENERAL), CLASSIFICATION, ACCESS, AIR FORCE EQUIPMENT, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, INPUT OUTPUT PROCESSING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems Management and Standards
Keyword(s):
*MULTICS SYSTEM, DESIGN, PASSWORD
Report Date:
1973 Dec 01