Bitfrost: The One Laptop per Child Security Model

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Abstract:

We present an integrated security model for a low-cost laptop that will be widely deployed throughout the developing world. Implemented on top of Linux operating system, the model is designed to restrict the laptops software without restricting the laptops user.

Author(s):
Krstic, Ivan ; Garfinkel, Simson L.
Author Organization(s):
ONE LAPTOP PER CHILD CAMBRIDGE MA
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
Presented at 2007 Symposium on Usable Privacy and Security, SOUPS, Pittsburgh, PA on 18-20 Jul 2007. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0012

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*ELECTRONIC SECURITY, SYMPOSIA, THREATS, PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES, WIRELESS COMPUTER NETWORKS, OPERATING SYSTEMS(COMPUTERS), MICROCOMPUTERS, DEVELOPING NATIONS, THREAT EVALUATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems Management and Standards
Keyword(s):
LAPTOPS, LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS, COMPUTER HARDWARE, MALICIOUS SOFTWARE, PRIVACY, ANTI THEFT SYSTEMS, IDENTITY MANAGEMENT, AUTHENTICATION
Report Date:
2007 Jul 01
Creation Date:
2008 Sep 30