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USENIX Technical Program - Abstract - WinsSys - August 2000
An Objectbase Schema Evolution approach to Windows NT Security
K. Barker, University of Calgary; Raj Jayaplan and R. Peters, University of Manitoba, Canada
Abstract
The current security model for the Windows NT operating system is powerful and offers many valuable features. The User Manager provided by Windows
NT is the primary method for the provision of security maintenance. Unfortunately, this tool does not offer several features that would make the end-userŐs
task more intuitive. This paper demonstrates a new technique to support the security on a Windows NT platform. Our system supports at least the
following features: (1) An object-oriented hierarchy, so roles and groups can be supported in a more automated way. (2) A more intuitive user interface so
the administrative errors are less likely to be problematic. (3) Simplified security management on a Windows NT platform. (4) Avoids unnecessary creation
of objects (users / group) and redundant granting / revoking of privileges. This paper discusses a new security model that has these features in addition to
those currently available on Windows NT.
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