Computer security model

Security Architecture & Models refer to the underlying computer architectures, protection mechanisms, distributed computing environment security issues, and formal models that provide the framework for information systems security policy.

Selected Topics

• Bell-La Padula security model
• Multi-Level Security - MLS
• Mandatory Access Control - MAC
• Discretionary Access Control - DAC
• Biba Integrity Model
• Take-Grant Model
• The Clark-Wilson Integrity Model
• Graham-Denning Model
• Take-Grant Model
• Security Modes of Operation

References

Krutz, Ronald L. and Vines, Russell Dean, The CISSP Prep Guide; Gold Edition, Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, 2003.