Secure Unix Organization

A technical manual for system administrators of level B1, C2 or "orange book" secure systems. This book presents the rationale, fundamentals, and guidelines for implementing and maintaining a secure UNIX installation.

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This is a technical manual for the secure systems administrator responsible for implementing Secure UNIX - the UNIX operating system that meets the new federal standard for system security, which can be classified as either Level B1 secure of Level C2 secure. Since all federally-funded agencies using the UNIX systems must use certified secure systems, this guide addresses the expected need for all UNIX systems available ultimately to comply with the standard. Aimed at technical as well as less technical computer users and management, the book begins with secure systems concepts, then gives their applications in organizations with a how-to guide for all users who want to use secure systems, and ends with a more technical guide specifically for secure systems administrators. Topics covered include: the differences between secure and nonsecure workstations; what secure systems are needed; how secure systems work; the fundamental elements of a secure system, including security levels, clearance, labels, authorization, auditing and networking; how to maintain the secure organization; guidelines for secure systems administration; and much more.
With a complete technical description, this manual shows how all the user members of an organization work together to form a secure body - the secure UNIX organization.