I've been studying aspects of Windows NT security, and I came across an interesting bit of information which i thought of sharing... There is a body called National Computer Security Center in the US Dept of Defense.They guys basically evaluate the security of computer systems and certify a _particular_configuration at a certain level from A to D, where A is the highest level of security. It seems that Windows NT was certified at C2 level on a Compaq ProLiant 2000, running Version 3.51 of NT, as per the Orange Book Now, surprise surprise, the Orange Book is for standalone systems only! Windows NT was never evaluated on the Red Book,which provides an interpretation of the security criteria for networked systems!!! There, now u guys know why its the favorite target....
kishor ps:of course, linux flavours are the second-most favourite...;-) (ducks for cover...)
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