CISR - Theses

CISR - Theses

Publications: Theses

The thesis and PhD dissertations are the capstone achievements of a student's academic endeavors at NPS. A permanent copy of these documents are placed in the Dudley Knox Library's digital archives. The Library holds all NPS theses and dissertations.

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Ph.D. Dissertations

Afinidad, F. B., "An Interval Algebra-Based Temporal Access Control Protection Architecture," Doctoral Dissertation, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2005.

Bibighaus, D. L., "Applying Doubly Labeled Transition Systems to the Refinement Paradox," Doctoral Dissertation, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Orwat, M., "A Decision Framework for Enhancing MANET Stability and Security," Doctorial Dissertation, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2008. (Abstract, PDF)

Shaffer, A., "An Application Of Alloy To Static Analysis For Secure Information Flow And Verification Of Software Systems," Doctorial Dissertation, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2008. (Abstract, PDF)

VanPutte, M., "A Computational Model and Multi-Agent Simulation of the INFOSEC Domain," Doctoral Dissertation, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2002. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses

Thesis 2011	Thesis 2010	Thesis 2009	Thesis 2008
Thesis 2007	Thesis 2006	Thesis 2005	Thesis 2004
Thesis 2003	Thesis 2002	Thesis 2001	Thesis 2000
Thesis 1999	Thesis 1998	Thesis 1997	Thesis 1996
Thesis 1995	Thesis 1994

Theses 2011

Kostopoulos, S., "A concept for continuous monitoring that reduces redundancy in Information Assurance processes," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2011. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 2010

Ang, K. K., "A Multilevel Secure Constrained Intrusion Detection System Prototype," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2010. (Abstract, PDF)

Beech, Z. W. , "A Formal Security Model for Emergency Access to Information," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2010. (Abstract/PDF not available at this time)

Guillen, J., "Least Privilege Separation Kernel Storage Hierarchy Prototype For The Trusted Computing Exemplar Project," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2010. (Abstract, PDF)

Martinsen, J., "Implementation Of Intel Virtual Machine Extension Root Operation On The NPS Least Privilege Separation Kernel," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2010. (Abstract, PDF)

Ng, Y.C., "An Application for Normal and Critical Operations in a Tactical MLS System," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2010. (Abstract, PDF)

O'Connell, R., Descovich, C., "Decreasing Variance In Response Time To Singular Incidents Of Piracy In The Horn Of Africa Area Of Operation," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2010. (Abstract, PDF)

Quah, R., "Securing Emergency State Data in a Tactical Computing Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2010. (Abstract, PDF)

Quek, C. L., "A Configuration Framework And Implementation For The Least Privilege Separation Kernel," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2010. (Abstract, PDF)

Toh, B.P., "Design And Implementation Of An Audit Subsystem For A Separation Kernel," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2010. (Abstract, PDF)

Yoong, H. L., "IP Services Design and Implementation in a Prototype Device for Transient Tactical Access to Sensitive Information," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2010. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 2009

Cowan-Sharp, J. "A Study of Topic and Topic Change in Conversational Threads," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2009. (Abstract, PDF)

Farrell, P. F., "A Framework For Automated Digital Forensic Reporting," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2009. (Abstract, PDF)

Mok, C., "National Authentication Framework Implementation Study," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2009. (Abstract, PDF)

Regan, J. E., "The Forensic Potential of Flash Memory," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2009. (Abstract, PDF)

Roussas, G., "Visualization Of Client-Side Web Browsing And Email Activity," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2009. (Abstract, PDF)

Skaff, S. J. C., "Probability Distributions Over Cryptographic Protocols," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2009. (Abstract, PDF)

Slack, A. A., "Digital Authentication For Official Bulk Email," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2009. (Abstract, PDF)

Venema, J. P., Shu, J. L. Y., "Investigation Into The Impacts Of Migration To Emergent Nsa Suite B Encryption Standards," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2009. (Abstract, PDF)

Welliver, T. M., "Configuration Tool Prototype for the Trusted Computing Exemplar Project," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2009. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 2008

Adams, C. M., "VOIP Quality Measurements in a Multilevel Secure (MLS) Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, March 2008. (Abstract, PDF)

Adams, Paige, "Conversion Thread Extraction and Topic Detection in Text-Based Chat," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2008. (Abstract, PDF)

Bassi, S. D., "An Automated Acquisition System for Media Exploitation," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, June 2008. (Abstract, PDF)

Huynh, Daniel P., "Exploring and validating data mining algorithms for use in data ascription," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2008. (Abstract, PDF)

Koh, C. L. and Ng, E. S., "Security Modeling and Correctness Proof Using Specware and Isabelle," Master’s thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, December 2008. (Abstract, PDF)

LaVelle, C., "A Preliminary Analysis for Porting XML-Based Chat to MYSEA," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2008. (Abstract, PDF)

McLaren, Simon R., "Reliability of iris recognition as a means of identity verification and future impact on transportation worker identification credential," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2008. (Abstract, PDF)

Migletz, James J., "Automated metadata extraction," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2008. (Abstract, PDF)

Tenhunen, T. F., "Implementing an Intrusion Detection System in the MYSEA Architecture," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2008. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 2007

Carter, D. W., "An Oskit-Based Implementation Of Least Privilege Separation Kernel Memory Partitioning," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2007. (Abstract, PDF)

Eatinger, C., "Testing Automation Tools For Secure Software Development," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2007. (Abstract, PDF)

Goh, H. C., "Intrusion Deception in Defense of Computer Systems," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2007. (Abstract, PDF)

McManus, S. C., "Predicting Host Level Reachability via Static Analysis of Routing Protocol Configuration," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2007. (Abstract, PDF)

Murphy, E. J. "Counterintelligence Through Malicious Code Analysis," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2007. (Abstract, PDF)

Ong, K. L., "Design And Implementation Of Wiki Services In A Multilevel Secure Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2007. (Abstract, PDF)

Phelps, D. A., "Alloy Experiments For A Least Privilege Separation Kernel," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2007. (Abstract, PDF)

Pohl, M., "Experimentation And Evaluation Of Ipv6 Secure Neighbor Discovery Protocol," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2007. (Abstract, PDF)

Portner, A. D., "A Prototype Of Multilevel Data Integration In The MYSEA Testbed," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2007. (Abstract, PDF)

Wiese, B., "Preliminary Analysis Of A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Initialization Process," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2007. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 2006

Bradney, J. A., "Use Of Webdav To Support A Virtual File System In A Coalition Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Chew, Heng Hui, "A Secure Alert System," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Chiang, K. H., "A Prototype Implementation Of A Time Interval File Protection System (TIFPS) In Linux," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Cone, B. D., "A Cyberciege Campaign Fulfilling Navy Information Assurance Training And Awareness Requirements," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Cullum, J. J., "Performance Analysis Of Automated Attack Graph Generation Software," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

DeCloss, D. P., "An Analysis Of Specware And Its Usefulness In The Verification Of High Assurance Systems," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Duong, B. T., "Comparisons Of Attacks On Honeypots With Those On Real Networks," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Egan, M., "An Implementation Of Remote Application Support In A Multilevel Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Ellch, Jonathan P., "Fingerprinting 802.11 devices," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Estlund, M. J., "A Survey And Analysis Of Access Control Architectures For Xml Data," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Lim, S. H., "Assessing the Effects of Honeypots on Cyber-Attackers," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Radowicz, Jody L., "Exploring fields with shift registers," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Urrea, J. M., "An Analysis Of Linux Ram Forensics," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Wiberg, K. C., "Identifying Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (Scada) Systems On A Network Via Remote Reconnaissance," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2006. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 2005

Barwinski, M., "Taxonomy Of Spyware And Empirical Study Of Network Drive-By-Downloads," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Bui, S., "Single Sign-On Solution For MYSEA Services," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Cassidy, R. H. F., "Automating Case Reports For The Analysis Of Digital Evidence," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Chua, C., "A CyberCIEGE Scenario Illustrating Software Integrity And Management Of Air-Gapped Networks In A Military Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Cooper, R. C., "Remote Application Support in a Multi-Level Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Craft, B. A. Jr., "Investigation Into the Potential Efficiencies and Added Security Provided by Employing RFID Technology To Monitor the Production of Materials," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Gonzales, D. V., "An Analysis Of Automated Solutions For The Certification And Accreditation Of Navy Medicine Information Assets," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Horn, J. F., "IPSec-Based Dynamic Security Services for the MYSEA Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Kane, D. R., "Web-Based Dissemination System for the Trusted Computing Exemplar Project," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Labbe, K. G., "An Evaluation of Two Host-Based Intrusion Prevention Systems," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Lysinger III, J.E., "Multilevel Print Server Requirements for DoN Application," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2005. (Abstract, Access to this thesis is restricted)

Mikus, N. A., "An Analysis of Disc Carving Techniques"," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Mun, N. C., "A CyberCIEGE Scenario To Illustrate Classified Information Management In Multilevel Secure Systems For Military Command And Control," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Noonan, R. J., "Vulnerability Assessment of the SLC 5/05 Programmable Controller (U)," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2005. (Classified Secret)

Ruppar, C. A., "Identity Theft Prevention In CyberCIEGE," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Tan, N. K., "A Firewall Training Program Based On CyberCIEGE," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Todd P. Anderson, (Classified), Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2005.

Mueller, D. S., "Authentication Scenario For Cyberciege," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Tse, L., "Feasibility Study Of VOIP Integration Into The Mysea Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Vernon, R. C., "A Design For Sensing The Boot Type Of A Trusted Platform Module Enabled Computer," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 2004

Ambers, V. P., and Kelly, A. M., "Installation, Configuration and Operational Testing of a PKI Certificate Server and its Supporting Services," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Athanasopoulos, V., "Design and Development of a Web-Based DOD PKI Common Access Card (CAC) Instruction Tool," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Baumgartner, T. J., and Phillips, M. D. W., "Implementation of a Network Address Translation Mechanism Over IPV6," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Burrows, D., and Lemott Jr., D., "Evaluation of the 3COM Embedded Firewall System and its Role in Protection Against Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) Attacks," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2004. (Access to this thesis is restricted)

Christensen, R. R., (Classified), Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 200

Cisneros, J. J., (Classified), Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2004

Clark J. L., "High Assurance Project Evidence Presentation Using Semantic Graphs in XML," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2004

Craven, D. S., "A Formal Analysis of the MLS LAN: TCB-To-TCBE, Session Status, and TCBE-T0-Session Server Protocols," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Dodge, C. A., "Recommendations for Secure Initialization Routines in Operating Systems," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2004. (Abstract, Access to this thesis is restricted)

Fielk, K. W., "CyberCIEGE Scenerio Illustrating Integrity Risks to a Military Like Facility," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Gross, M. E., "Configuration Management Evaluation Guidance for High Robustness Systems," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Guild, J., "Scripting Quality of Security Service (QoSS) Safeguard Measures for the Suggested INFOCON System," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Guild, J. R., "Design and Analysis of a Model Reconfigurable Cyber-Exercise Laboratory (RCEL) for Information Assurance Education," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Hart, D., "An Approach To Vulnerability Assessment For Navy Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (Scada) Sytems," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2005. (Abstract, PDF)

Herbig, C. F., "Use of OpenSSH Support for Remote Login to a Multilevel Secure System," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Hilchie, A. T., "A Trusted Path Design and Implementation for Security Enhanced Linux," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Johns, Jr. K. W., "Toward Managing and Automating CyberCIEGE Scenario Definition File Creation," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Lamorie, J., "A CyberCIEGE Scenario Illustrating Secrecy Issues in an Internal Corporate Network Connected to the Internet," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

LaMore, R.L., "CyberCIEGE Scenario Illustrating Secrecy Issues Through Mandatory and Discretionary Access Control Policies in a Multi-Level Security Network," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Meyer, M.K., "A CyberCIEGE Scenario Illustrating Multilevel Secrecy Issues in an Air Operations Center Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Nguyen, L. K., "Predicting Catastrophic BGP Routing Instabilities," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Phan, K. Q., "Design and Implementation of NFS for a Multilevel Secure System," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Rogers, J., "Secure Distribution of Open Source Information," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Rowlands, D., and Shumaker, T., "Risk assessment of the Naval Postgraduate School Gigabit Network, Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, September 2004. (Available on request.)

Sears, J. D., "Simultaneous Connection Management and Protection in a Multilevel Security Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Sherman, M. A., "An Analysis of VPN Solutions and Best Practices for Use in Conjunction with Cyber Attack and Defend Exercises," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Ward, M. P., "An Architectural Framework for Describing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Wee, O. K., "Wireless Network Security: Design Considerations For An Enterprise Network," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2004. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 2003

Alageel, S. M., "Development of an Information Security Awareness Training Program for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF)," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2003. (Abstract, PDF)

Bailey, C. F., "Analysis of Security Solutions in Large Enterprises," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2003. (Abstract, PDF)

Carrillo, C. M., "Continuous Biometric Authentication for Authorized Aircraft Personnel: A Proposed Design," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2003. (Abstract, PDF)

Galante, V. J., "Feasibility of Automatic FIWC Website Noncompliance Monitoring and Enforcement Activities," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2003. (Abstract, PDF)

MacMichael Jr., J. L., "A Survey and Security Strength Classification of PKI Certificate Revocation Management Implementations," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2003. (Abstract, PDF)

O'Neal, M. R., "A Design Comparison Between IPV4 and IPV6 in the Context of MYSEA, and Implementation of an IPV6 MYSEA Prototype," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2003. (Abstract, PDF)

Teo, T. L., "Scenario Selection And Student Assessment Modules For CyberCIEGE," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, December 2003. (Abstract, PDF)

Ubhayakar, S. S., "Evaluation of Program Specification and Verification Systems," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2003. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 2002

Anderson, E., "A Demonstration of the Subversion Threat: Facing a Critical Responsibility in the Defense of Cyberspace," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2002. (Abstract, PDF)

Aposporis, P., "Framework for Managing Metadata Security Tags as the Basis for Making Security Decisions," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2002. (Abstract, PDF)

Goktepe, M., "Windows XP Operating System Security Analysis," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, October 2002. (Abstract, PDF)

Mohan, R., "XML Based Adaptive IPSEC Policy Management in a Trust Management Context," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2002. (Abstract, PDF)

LCDR Morrison, J. D., "IEEE 802.11 Wireless Local Area Network Security through Location Authentication," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2002. (Abstract

Senter III, J. W., and Thornton, C. S., "Information Technology (IT) Ethics: Training and Awareness Materials for the Department of the Navy," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September and June 2002, respectively (Abstract, PDF)

Smith, K. R., "Linux, OpenBSD, and Talisker: A Comparative Complexity Analysis," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2002. (Abstract, PDF)

Price, P. D., "Toward an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Centric Security Approach," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2002. (Abstract, PDF)

Vojtik, R., "Exploiting IEEE 802.11B Networks: An Electronic Warfare Approach," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2002. (Access to this thesis is restricted)

Theses 2001

Agar, C. D., "Dynamic Parameterization of IPSec," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

Brock, J., "Supporting the Secure Halting of User Sessions and Processes in the Linux Operating System," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

Brodhun, C. P., "Prioritization of IA Technology in a Resource Constrained Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2001. (Access to this thesis is restricted)

Burns, T., "Analysis of Thread Management in Windows CE," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

LCDR Glover, M., "Integrating a Trusted Computing Base Extensions Server and Secure Session Server into the Linux Operating System," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

Haynes, L. D., "Implications of User Identification Devices (UIDS) for the United States," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

Hestad, D., "A Discretionary-Mandatory Model as Applied to Network Centric Warfare and Information Operations," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

McGovern, S., "INFOSEC Requirements for a Coalition Wide Area Network," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

McKinley, D. R., "Implementing the Naval Postgraduate School's Security Policy Using Windows 2000," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

Negi, C., "Using Network Management Systems to Detect Distributed Denial of Service Attacks," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

Pedersen, C., "Trust and Its Ramifications for the DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

Pereira, B., "Analyzing Input/Output Subsystem Security in Windows CE," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

Stocks, A. "Requirements for the Deployment of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in the USMC Tactical Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

Whalen, T., "Human Factors in Coast Guard Computer Security - An Analysis of the USCG's Current Awareness Level and Potential Techniques to Improve Security Program Viability," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

Ziemba, M., "A Training Framework for the Department of Defense Public Key Infrastructure," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2001. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 2000

Agacayak, C., "Analysis of Mechanisms for TCBE Control of Object Reuse in Clients," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2000. (Abstract, PDF)

Bartram, S., "Supporting a Trusted Path for the Linux Operating System," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2000. (Abstract, PDF)

Bersack, E. L., "Implementation of a HTTP (Web) Server on a High Assurance Multilevel Secure Platform," Naval Postgraduate School, December 2000. (Abstract, PDF)

Brown, E., "Implementation of an SMTP Server for a High Assurance Multilevel LAN," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2000. (Abstract, PDF)

Everette, T., "Enhancement of Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) for User-friendly Multilevel Mail Management," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2000. (Abstract, PDF)

Polk, K. V., "Transparent Detection of QOS Violations for Continuos Applications," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2000. (Abstract, PDF)

Roeper, F., "An Analysis of Current and Future Cryptographic Token Technology and its Applications," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2000. (Access to this thesis is restricted)

Rossetti, R., "A Mail File Administration Tool for a Multilevel High Assurance LAN," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2000. (Abstract, PDF)

Turan, B., "Analysis for A Trusted Computing Base Extension Prototype Board," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 2000. (Abstract, PDF)

Wilson, J. D., "Trusted Networking in a Multilevel Secure Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2000. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 1999

Balmer, S. "Trusted Computing Base Extension Control System For Client Workstations," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1999. (Abstract, PDF)

Bryer-Joyner, S. and Heller, S., "Local Area Network Services for a High Assurance Multilevel Network," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 1999. (Abstract, PDF)

Clark, P., "A Linux-Based Support of Low-Cost Access Control Policies," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1999. (Abstract, PDF)

Eads, B., "Developing a High Assurance Multi-level Mail Server," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 1999. (Abstract, PDF)

Fowler, J., "Security Planning for Wireless Networks," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 1999. (Abstract, PDF)

Hansen, A., "Public Key Infrastructure Interoperability: A Security Services Approach to Support Transfer to Trust," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1999. (Abstract, PDF)

Kremer H. S., "Real-Time Intrusion Detection For Windows Nt Based On Navy It -21 Audit Policy," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1999. (Abstract, PDF)

Joyner, L., "Development of a Load-Balancing Mechanism for Parallel Firewalls," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 1999. (Abstract, PDF)

Morris, D., and Rowe, D., "PKI Roadmap for the USMC," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1999. (Abstract, PDF)

Oakes, D. "Migration Paths for Responding to Operating Systems Consolidation from a Network Security Perspective," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1999. (Abstract, PDF)

Robin, S., "Analyzing the Intel Pentium's Architecture to Support Virtual Machine Monitors," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1999. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 1998

Darroca, G. G., "A Flow-Based Security Protocol for Fast IP Tag Switching," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1998 (Abstract, PDF)

Hackerson, J., "Constructing a Trusted Computing Base Extension in Commercial-Off-the-Shelf Personal Computers for Multilevel Secure Local Area Networks," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1998 (Abstract, PDF)

Isa, H., "Utilizing Hardware Features for Secure Thread Management," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, December 1998 (Abstract, PDF)

Macchione, W. A., "The Capabilities, Propagation Effects, and Targeting of Computer Systems," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 1998 (Access to this thesis is restricted)

Wright, R., "Integrity Architecture and Security Services Demonstration for Management System for Heterogeneous Networks," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, June 1998 (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 1997

Barrus, J., "Intrusion Detection in Real-Time in a Multi-Node Multi Host Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1997. (Abstract, PDF)

Buettner, R., and Harris, R., "Comparative Analysis of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Encryption Products for Use in Transmitting Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Data," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1997. (Access to this thesis is restricted)

Downey, J., and Robb, D., "A High Assurance Label-Based Mail Service for LANs," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1997. (Abstract, PDF)

English, J., "Security Analysis for a Management System for Heterogeneous Networks (MSHN)," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1997. (Abstract, PDF)

Umentum, B., "Using Web Technology to Disseminate INFOSEC Lectures," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1997. (Abstract, PDF)

Weldon, S., "Security Issues in the JMCIS-Ashore Command and Control System," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1997. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 1996

Campbell, H., and Currie III, D. L., "Implementation and Efficiency of Steganographic Techniques in Bitmapped Images and Embedded Data Survivability Against Lossy Compression Schemes," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 1996. (Abstract, PDF)

Heaton, L. A., "Radiant Mercury: An Assessment of the Issues," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1996. (Access to this thesis is restricted)

Lee, J. J., McKenna, T., "The Object-Oriented Database and Processing of Electronic Warfare Data," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 1996. (Abstract, PDF)

Fulp, J. D., "A National Imagery System Security Policy," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 1996. (Access to this thesis is restricted)

Lucas, J., "Ensuring a C2 Level of Trust and Interoperability in a Networked Windows NT Environment," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1996. (Abstract, PDF)

Marlett, R., "Analysis of General Magic Telescript with Respect to Requirements," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1996. (Abstract, PDF)

Wootten, D., "A Graphic User Interface for Rapid Integration of Steganography Software," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 1996. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 1995

DeJong, R., "A Study of the Covert Channels in a Trusted Unix System," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, March 1995. (Abstract, PDF)

Theses 1994

Muschalek, K., "Mandatory Security Policy Enforcement in Commercial Off-the-Shelf Database Management System Software: A Comparative Analysis of Informix On-Line/Secure and Trusted ORACLE," Masters Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, September 1994. (Abstract, PDF)

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