U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Search Publications by: D. Richard Kuhn (Assoc)

Search Title, Abstract, Conference, Citation, Keyword or Author
Displaying 326 - 350 of 374

Quantum Computing and Communication

June 28, 2002
Author(s)
Paul E. Black, David R. Kuhn, Carl J. Williams
A quantum computer, if built, will be to an ordinary computer as a hydrogen bomb is to gunpowder, at least for some types of computations. Today no quantum computer exists, beyond laboratory prototypes capable of solving only tiny problems, and many

Introduction to Public Key Technology and the Federal PKI Infrastructure

February 26, 2001
Author(s)
D. Richard Kuhn, Vincent C. Hu, William Polk, Shu-jen H. Chang
This publication was developed to assist agency decision-makers in determining if a PKI is appropriate for their agency, and how PKI services can be deployed most effectively within a Federal agency. It is intended to provide an overview of PKI functions

Security for Private Branch Exchange Systems

August 1, 2000
Author(s)
David R. Kuhn
This document provides an introduction to security for private branch exchange systems (PBXs). The primary audience is agency system administrators and others responsible for the installation and operation of PBX systems. Major threat classes are explained

The NIST Model for Role-Based Access Control: Towards a Unified Standard

July 26, 2000
Author(s)
R. Sandhu, David F. Ferraiolo, D. Richard Kuhn
This paper describes a unified model for role-based access control (RBAC). RBAC is a proven technology for large-scale authorization. However, lack of a standard model results in uncertainty and confusion about its utility and meaning. The NIST model seeks

Converting System Failure Histories Into Future Win Situations

January 7, 2000
Author(s)
D Wallace, David R. Kuhn
Most complex systems today contain software, and systems failures activated by software faults can provide lessons for software development practices and software quality assurance. This paper presents an analysis of software-related failures of medical

Lessons from 342 Medical Device Failures

November 17, 1999
Author(s)
D Wallace, David R. Kuhn
Today's highly complex systems often contain software. Lessons can be learned about softwaredevelopment and assurance concerning quality practices, from system failures activated bysoftware faults. This paper presents an analysis of failures of medical

Software Quality Lessons From Medical Device Failure Data

November 1, 1999
Author(s)
D Wallace, David R. Kuhn
Most complex systems today contain software, and systems failures activated by software faults can provide lessons for software development practices and software quality assurance. This report presents an analysis of 342 software-related failures of

Software Certification: Testing and Measurement

July 30, 1999
Author(s)
S A. Wakid, D. Richard Kuhn, D Wallace
The focus of this article is on cost effective processes for measuring conformance, dependability, and performance of software as three key attributes of its quality. This article discusses the application of principles of measurement science to software

Role-Based Access Control for the Web

October 29, 1998
Author(s)
John Barkley, David R. Kuhn, Lynne S. Rosenthal, Mark Skall, Anthony V. Cincotta
Establishing and maintaining a presence on the World Wide Web (Web), once a sideline for U.S. industry, has become a key strategic aspect of marketing and sales. Many companies have demonstrated that a well designed Web site can have a positive effect on
Was this page helpful?