Signed Vector Timestamps: A Secure Protocol for Partial Order Time. Revision.

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Abstract:

The language of partial order time expresses the issues central to many problems in asynchronous distributed systems. A secure partial order time service would provide a general method to develop secure protocols for these problems. In this paper, we sketch out these issues and develop one such protocol signed vector timestamps. The majority of this paper is drawn verbatim from the first authors October 1991 thesis proposal, the first research into security issues for non-scalar time services and the original presentation of the SVT protocol.

Author(s):
Smith, Sean W. ; Tygar, J. D.
Author Organization(s):
CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA261371
Pagination:
0017

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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):
CMU-CS-93-116
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F33615-90-C-1465
Monitor Series:
ASD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*SECURE COMMUNICATIONS, *ASYNCHRONOUS COMPUTERS, DISTRIBUTED DATA PROCESSING, THESES, MAJORITIES, TIME, LANGUAGE, FAULT TOLERANCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Hardware, Computer Systems Management and Standards
Keyword(s):
*PROTOCOLS, *TIMESTAMPS
Report Date:
1993 Feb 01