csci5233 computer security & integrity 1 an overview of computer security
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An Overview ofComputer Security
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Outline Components of computer security Threats Policies and mechanisms The role of trust Assurance Operational Issues Human Issues
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Status of security in computing
In terms of security, computing is very close to the wild west days.
Some computing professionals & managers do not even recognize the value of the resources they use or control.
In the event of a computing crime, some companies do not investigate or prosecute.
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Characteristics of Computer Intrusion A computing system: a collection of
hardware, software, data, and people that an organization uses to do computing tasks
Any piece of the computing system can become the target of a computing crime.
The weakest point is the most serious vulnerability.
The principles of easiest penetration
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Security Breaches- Terminology Exposure
– a form of possible loss or harm Vulnerability
– a weakness in the system Attack Threats
– Human attacks, natural disasters, errors Control – a protective measure Assets – h/w, s/w, data
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Types of Security Breaches Disclosure: unauthorized access to info
– Snooping Deception: acceptance of false data
– Modification, spoofing, repudiation of origin, denial of receipt
Disruption: prevention of correct operation
– Modification, man-in-the-middle attack
Usurpation: unauthorized control of some part of
the system (usurp: take by force or without right)– Modification, spoofing, delay, denial of service
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Security Components Confidentiality: The assets are accessible only by
authorized parties.– Keeping data and resources hidden
Integrity: The assets are modified only by authorized parties, and only in authorized ways.– Data integrity (integrity)– Origin integrity (authentication)
Availability: Assets are accessible to authorized parties.– Enabling access to data and resources
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Computing System Vulnerabilities Hardware vulnerabilities Software vulnerabilities Data vulnerabilities Human vulnerabilities ?
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Software Vulnerabilities Destroyed (deleted) software Stolen (pirated) software Altered (but still run) software
– Logic bomb– Trojan horse– Virus– Trapdoor– Information leaks
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Data Security
The principle of adequate protection Storage of encryption keys Software versus hardware methods
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Other Exposed Assets
Storage media Networks Access Key people
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People Involved in Computer Crimes
Amateurs Crackers Career Criminals
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Methods of Defense
Encryption Software controls Hardware controls Policies Physical controls
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Encryption
at the heart of all security methods Confidentiality of data Some protocols rely on encryption to
ensure availability of resources. Encryption does not solve all computer
security problems.
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Software controls
Internal program controls OS controls Development controls Software controls are usually the 1st
aspects of computer security that come to mind.
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Policies and Mechanisms Policy says what is, and is not, allowed
– This defines “security” for the site/system/etc.
Mechanisms enforce policies Mechanisms can be simple but effective
– Example: frequent changes of passwords
Composition of policies– If policies conflict, discrepancies may create
security vulnerabilities
Legal and ethical controls– Gradually evolving and maturing
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Principle of Effectiveness
Controls must be used to be effective.– Efficient
• Time, memory space, human activity, …
– Easy to use
– appropriate
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Overlapping Controls
Several different controls may apply to one potential exposure.
H/w control + S/w control + Data control
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Goals of Security Prevention
– Prevent attackers from violating security policy
Detection– Detect attackers’ violation of security policy
Recovery– Stop attack, assess and repair damage– Continue to function correctly even if attack
succeeds
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Trust and Assumptions
Underlie all aspects of security Policies
– Unambiguously partition system states– Correctly capture security requirements
Mechanisms– Assumed to enforce policy– Support mechanisms work correctly
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Types of Mechanisms
secure precise broad
set of reachable states set of secure states
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Assurance
Specification– Requirements analysis– Statement of desired functionality
Design– How system will meet specification
Implementation– Programs/systems that carry out design
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Operational Issues
Cost-Benefit Analysis– Is it cheaper to prevent or to recover?
Risk Analysis– Should we protect something?– How much should we protect this thing?
Laws and Customs– Are desired security measures illegal?– Will people do them?
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Human Issues
Organizational Problems– Power and responsibility– Financial benefits
People problems– Outsiders and insiders– Social engineering
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Tying Together
Threats
Policy
Specification
Design
Implementation
Operation
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Key Points Policy defines security, and
mechanisms enforce security– Confidentiality– Integrity– Availability
Trust and knowing assumptions Importance of assurance The human factor