CONTROLLING A COMPUTER |
CHAPTER 2 |
ABOUT THIS CHAPTER
This chapter introduces fundamental mechanisms for controlling a computer’s operation, and further develops the process of solving security problems. The chapter focuses on the following topics:
• An overview of the general strategies for controlling access
• “Buffer overflow”: a well-known technique for subverting computer software
• The mechanisms typically used to control access within a computer
• Security planning: describing the protections needed and how to implement them
2.1 Computers and Programs
When writing a paper, we run a word-processing program. When doing calculations, we use a spreadsheet. When searching for information on the Web, we use a browser. We choose ...
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