Monash Information Services -- security overview

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Information Security Technology

In 2002, we focused much of our research energy on information security technology Some of our opinions on security are below.

Security, Forensics, and Privacy in the Database

DBMS offer powerful, flexible security features. These deserve more use than they get, in application areas ranging from OLTP to text search. Most important, these features can go a long way toward providing the privacy assurances that will be needed for database integration projects in health care and homeland security.

The Future of Information Security, Part 1

The Future of Information Security, Part 2

In a two-part white paper, we spelled out our predictions for the evolution of security technology over the next few years. Key conclusions included:

Over the next 2-4 years, most of what we now think of as information security technology will merge into five classes of products:

§ Integrated security appliances

§ Centralized network security management software

§ Real-time identity management servers

§ DBMS and database-related software, which will take significantly increased responsibility for ensuring information security.

§ General client-side security products, whether software-only or hardware-based.

By way of contrast, most other classes of security product will be marginalized, especially “point products” in categories such as firewalls, intrusion detection, or even antivirus.

For more information, please contact Curt Monash.

To reach Monash Information Services by phone, please call 978-266-1815.