Re: [PEN-TEST] VirtualVault

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Virtual vault is known as a "compartmentalized OS". The directory structure
is multi-tiered, as is
the networking components. From a network standpoint, it places a number of
attributes on each
packet traversing the box, routing data to those who have authenticated and
satisfied the attributes components.

Like Trusted Solaris, the OS is used mainly by financial institutions and
Government agencies
with sensitive data.

If you choose to use a compartmentalized OS, my suggestion is to hire
someone with familiarity in
this arena. Compared to standard UNIX or VMS, this is a whole different ball
game.

Just my $0.02,
Mitch
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kuriscak, Ronald" <rkurisca () MAIL DONALDSON COM>
To: <PEN-TEST () SECURITYFOCUS COM>
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 3:57 PM
Subject: VirtualVault


> Good afternoon,
>
> Does anyone have any experience, knowledge, or an opinion of HP's
> VirtualVault? In the scenario I have seen it is touted as a replacement
for
> application firewalls, is this a valid use of it's capabilities?
>
> All information is welcome.
>
> Thank you in advance for you assistance.
>
> Ron