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Re: DARPA and the network
From: Michael.Dillon () btradianz com
Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2005 12:04:14 +0100
yes, it is. we can further dicuss that in private if you wish; however, claiming OpenBSD is just more vocal about security is just far off reality, and that had to be put in perspective.
The real question is not whether other BSDs or other Unices are following OpenBSD's lead. I'd like to know how many embedded systems (routers and switches) are implementing similar "hardening" techniques. The Internet runs on embedded systems and although many have their roots in Unix, they don't seem to have adopted many of the security techniques that are used in C2 or CAPP certified systems. The details that Henning posted are useful to list members who are writing RFPs for new network gear. Even if vendors can't meet these requirements today, it is good to let them know that people seriously want secure operating systems on their routers and switches. --Michael Dillon
Current thread:
- Re: DARPA and the network Henning Brauer (Sep 06)
- Re: DARPA and the network Florian Weimer (Sep 06)
- Re: DARPA and the network Henning Brauer (Sep 06)
- Re: DARPA and the network Michael . Dillon (Sep 06)
- Re: DARPA and the network Jay R. Ashworth (Sep 06)
- Re: DARPA and the network Paul Jakma (Sep 06)
- Re: DARPA and the network Henning Brauer (Sep 06)
- Re: DARPA and the network Alexei Roudnev (Sep 06)
- Re: DARPA and the network Florian Weimer (Sep 06)
- Re: DARPA and the network Valdis . Kletnieks (Sep 06)
- Re: DARPA and the network Henning Brauer (Sep 06)