Title :
Multilevel secure mixed-media communication networks
Author :
Cole, Raymond, Jr. ; Kallgren, Donald ; Hale, Richard ; Davis, John R.
Author_Institution :
US Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
A communication system architecture that provides security for different groups of users while allowing each group access to a common pool of network and transmission assets is presented. Transmission assets can be mixed, operating with different propagation media and network protocols. Placement of encryption processes required to support security services is of particular interest. Support of secure relaying services within and between networks, separation of user groups, and security against denial-of-service threats are provided. The architecture has applicability to problems of current interest in mobile and military communications
Keywords :
cryptography; military systems; mobile communication systems; telecommunication networks; communication system architecture; encryption; military communications; mixed media communication networks; mobile communications; multilevel secure networks; network protocols; propagation media; security services; Communication networks; Communication system control; Communication system security; Control systems; Cryptography; Frequency; Laboratories; Protocols; Relays; User interfaces;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 1989. MILCOM '89. Conference Record. Bridging the Gap. Interoperability, Survivability, Security., 1989 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.1989.103910