Essays about: "Security functions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 199 essays containing the words Security functions.

  1. 1. Risky Business: Quantitative Risk Assessments as Enabling Devices in Cybersecurity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Colette Alexander; [2024]
    Keywords : Quantitative risk assessment; cybersecurity; enabling device; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Quantitative risk assessment (QRA) is a growing practice in the cybersecurity field. This paper examines QRA the use in various industries and the problems with its use. The focus of the qualitative research is to understand why cybersecurity organizations might want to use QRA even if it produces untrue and potentially problematic results. READ MORE

  3. 2. Code Review Application : Simplifying code review through data flow visualization

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM)

    Author : Viktor Möllerström; Jesper Roos; [2023]
    Keywords : data flow; visualization; code review; security;

    Abstract : From a security standpoint, manual code review is widely regarded as a dependable practice, particularly in systems with heightened security needs. However, it is also a time-consuming and laborious task that requires careful consideration. READ MORE

  4. 3. Dasty : Revealing Real-World Prototype Pollution Consequences with Dynamic Taint Analysis

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Paul Moosbrugger; [2023]
    Keywords : Prototype Pollution Gadgets; Dynamic Taint Analysis; Forced Branch Execution; NodeProf Instrumentation; Truffle GraalJS;

    Abstract : Prototype pollution is a vulnerability in JavaScript and other prototype-based languages that allows malicious actors to inject a property into an object’s prototype. The injected property can subsequently trigger gadgets - source code sections that use the properties in sensitive locations. READ MORE

  5. 4. Model Based Testing for Programmable Data Planes

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Gustav Rixon; [2023]
    Keywords : Model Based Testing; Programmable Data Planes; P4; Software- Defined Networking;

    Abstract : The advent of Software Defined Networking (SDN) and programmable data planes has revolutionized the networking domain, enabling the programming of networking functions down to the silicon level responsible for data packet switching. Unfortunately, while this programmability offers greater flexibility and control, it also increases the likelihood of introducing software bugs. READ MORE

  6. 5. Functional Programming Languages and the JVM : Comparing Functional Language Compilation Techniques for the JVM

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Asta Olofsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Compilation; Functional Programming; Java; Kompilering; Funktionell Programmering; Java;

    Abstract : Because of its security, high availability, and automatic memory management, the JVM (Java Virtual Machine) is a desirable execution environment. However, since the JVM was originally made for Java, which is an objectoriented language, it is hard for languages with other paradigms to run on it. READ MORE