III: Security applications: SESAME: The solution to security for open distributed systems

Authors:
Per Kaijser;Tom Parker;Denis Pinkas
Affiliations:
Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG, Otto-Hahn-Ring 6, D-81739 München, Germany;ICL Computers Ltd, Eskdale Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire RG11 5TT, UK;Bull SA, 7 Rue Ampere, F-91343 Massy, France
Venue:
Computer Communications
Year:
1994

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Abstract

This paper describes SESAME (Secure European System for Applications in a Multivendor Environment), a security architecture for open distributed systems developed by Bull, ICL and Siemens Nixdorf. The concepts behind the architecture, what properties it has and what features it provides are presented. Particular emphasis has been given to flexibility, management and openness. An outline of the design of the SESAME components is also included, showing its efficiency with regard to performance and administration and its security qualities.