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A computer security subsystem is defined, herein, as hardware, firmware and/or software which can be added to a computer system to enhance the security of the overall system. A subsystem's primary utility is to increase the security of a computer system.The system that the subsystem is to protect is referred to as the protected computer system Interpretation. When corporate into a computer system environment, evaluated computer security subsystems may be very effective in reducing or eliminating certain types of vulnerabilities whenever entire evaluated systems are unavailable or impractical.The product evaluation type is done by the National Computer Security Center through the Trusted Product Evaluation Process using this interpretation for subsystems. The expanding growth and complexity of communication networking, and the risks presented by a new breed of skillful hackers, serious security threats are an unfortunate certainty within the highly interconnected office environment of now days. These threats are very common and the results are costly to those businesses that have been affected. Apparently the victims aren't entirely at random which is often assumed to be the case
This work investigates the definition and implementation of computer security subsystems within broader systems. The author, Syeda Mahwish Fatima Naqvi, addresses the growing complexity of networked environments and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. The text explores how specialized hardware, firmware, and software components can be integrated to bolster system security, particularly when full system evaluations are impractical. It also touches upon the National Computer Security Center's Trusted Product Evaluation Process and the economic impact of security breaches on businesses.
This book appears to offer a technical overview of computer security subsystems, likely aimed at professionals or students in the field. The subject matter suggests a focus on the practical application of security measures and the evaluation processes involved. The discussion of evolving threats and business impacts indicates an attempt to contextualize the technical details within real-world concerns. The text likely serves as a foundational resource for understanding how specific components contribute to overall system resilience.
Page Count:
64
Publication Date:
2009-06-18
Publisher:
VDM Verlag
ISBN-10:
3639154045
ISBN-13:
9783639154047
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