SNEAKERNET: GETTING A GRIP ON THE WORLD'S LARGEST NETWORK

• NCJ Number: 146522
• Journal: Computer Security Journal Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Dated: (Fall 1992) Pages: 43- 52
• Author(s): J B Hiller
• Date Published: 1992
• Length: 10 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Technical Assistance)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS.

Annotation

This paper explores issues related to SneakerNet (S- Net), the term often used to describe the transfer of removable media from one computer system to another.

Abstract

Floppy disks, tapes, removable disks and cartridges, and the CD format all provide the opportunity to use S-Net. People transfer media among computers for many reasons, including operational necessity, perceived security, flexibility, compatibility, logistics, cost, availability of other media, and simplicity. Any problem that can affect a computer system as a result of a mistake during on-line use can also affect the system via S-Net. However, many of the problems are anonymous. Three activities are required to address S-Net: identification, threat analysis and negation, and documentation. Positive entry control techniques are crucial to this effort. Although automated solutions may be possible in the future, none are available now. Case example