Secure Microkernel Operating Systems
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This paper reviews the concepts and mechanisms used to improve security in general purpose operating systems. The evolution from makrokernels to microkernels is illustrated, showing different approaches to achieve not only (more) secure but also practical platforms for legacy software applications. The ultimate method of proving correctness by formal verification is revisited. A real-world mikrokernel project trying to achieve this goal for production systems is described. It is evaluated, whether it is realistic to gain strong assurance of correctness in general purpose operating systems in the long run. Secure Microkernel Operating Systems II
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