An Overview of UNIX Security
Michael A. DeGrosse
POS/420
Mr. Richard Bohn
August 7, 2006
An Overview of UNIX Security
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the security of UNIX. Considerations shall be given regarding generalized security aspects of a typical UNIX system. The ultimate scope of the following presentation shall remain within the boundaries of a few of the more critical UNIX security aspects. Of particular note will be discussion regarding standard user access, root access, file system security, and internet access precautions. This will not focus on specific measures used to implement security, but rather will investigate both pros and cons typical of a UNIX installation. Finally, a brief description of UNIX security versus other operating systems will be noted.
Since no two UNIX-based operating system builds are exactly alike, it is important to note that each build may have its own inherent security flaws. For example, in 2002 a......
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