Solaris 10, the most advanced UNIX has recently announced its third update. The following is a summary of features, functions and benefits of the new build.
I. Security
- Solaris Trusted Extensions - Customers with government mandated security requirements can now enforce strict access controls based upon data sensitivity in addition to it’s ownership. The Mandatory Access Control policy is the heart of the trusted extensions, which meet the CAPP, RBAC and LSPP at EAL4+.
- Secured by Default Networking - Less experienced customers running Solaris with the Secure Networking by Default profile feature will immediately reduce their risk of exposure on the Internet or LAN.
- Configuration Solaris Container Privileges - Security and system administrators may now configure Solaris containers to allow certain security windows of capability.