HP OpenVMS Guide to System Security

Preface

Intended Audience

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Document Structure  

• Security Overview:
  
  Gives security administrators an overview of security issues, conceptual design features, and security features specific to OpenVMS systems.

  Understanding System SecurityChapter 1 discusses levels of security requirements and describes three sources of security failures.

  OpenVMS Security ModelChapter 2 introduces the reference monitor concept of security design and provides an overview of the operating system's security features.




• Security for the User:
  
  Describes security actions and features for the general user.

  Using the System ResponsiblyChapter 3 provides information for the general user about the login and logout processes and the responsible use of passwords.

  Protecting DataChapter 4 and Descriptions of Object ClassesChapter 5 describe object protection features in detail.




• Security for the System Administrator:
  
  Describes security actions and features for the security administrator.

  Managing the System and Its DataChapter 6 describes the general tasks of a security administrator.

  Managing System AccessChapter 7 describes methods of controlling system access.

  Controlling Access to System Data and ResourcesChapter 8 describes methods of controlling access to system data and resources.

  Securing a ClusterChapter 9 describes security-auditing features.

  Security AuditingChapter 10 describes how to recognize when a system is under attack and how to protect and defend your system.

  System Security BreachesChapter 11 describes security-related actions specific to clustered systems, such as setting up common system files and synchronizing authorization data.

  Security in a Network EnvironmentChapter 12 describes security considerations for systems using networking.

  Using Protected SubsystemsChapter 13 describes how to set up and manage protected subsystems.

  Assigning PrivilegesAppendix A provides a summary of all the user privileges available on the operating system and describes who may need them.

  Protection for OpenVMS System FilesAppendix B lists the protection codes and ownership that HP provides for critical system files.

  Running an OpenVMS System in a C2 EnvironmentAppendix C describes how to operate OpenVMS systems in a Division C, Class 2 (C2) security environment.

  Alarm MessagesAppendix D provides examples of security alarm messages.




• The Glossary provides definitions of security-related terms introduced in this guide.

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