Title :
Configuration management and security
Author :
Bellovin, Steven M. ; Bush, Randy
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Columbia Univ., New York, NY
fDate :
4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Proper configuration management is vital for host and network security. We outline the problems, especially for large-scale environments, and discuss the security aspects of a number of different configuration scenarios, including security appliances (e.g., firewalls), desktop and server computers, and PDAs. We conclude by discussing research challenges.
Keywords :
computer network management; configuration management; security of data; telecommunication security; PDA; configuration management; configuration scenarios; desktop computers; firewalls; large-scale environment; network security; security appliances; server computers; Computer network management; Computer security; Data security; Databases; Home appliances; Large-scale systems; Law; Network servers; Personal digital assistants; Web server; Configuration management, security, database, compilation, Internet network devices;
Journal_Title :
Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Journal on
DOI :
10.1109/JSAC.2009.090403
