Security research improves operating system protection methods
A Survey of Security Research for Operating Systems
Cryptography and Security
Summary
Information systems have become essential to society, but they face serious security challenges. The authors surveyed key technologies like virtualization, verification, and access control that help operating systems stay secure. They connected these technologies to the concept of a reference monitor, a trusted part of the system that controls access and protects data. The paper also discusses future opportunities and difficulties for improving system security.
What this means in practice
- •For operating system developers: Design system security features based on virtualization, verification, and access control insights mapped to reference monitor requirements.
- •For enterprise security teams: Evaluate and choose security technologies for protecting critical infrastructure based on challenges and prospects identified for OS security.
A survey. It maps existing work.
Authors
Masaki Hashimoto, Ruo Ando, Toshiyuki Maeda, Hidehiko Tanaka
Abstract
In recent years, information systems have become the social infrastructure, so that their security must be improved urgently. In this paper, we introduce the results of the survey of virtualization, operating system verification and access control technologies in association with the design requirements of the reference monitor. Additionally, we show the prospects and challenges for each technology.