[plug] Participate in research, learn about and use Linux security systems

[Z. Cliffe Schreuders]

Thanks to those who have agreed to participate.

*Some more information to entice others:*
When you run a program that program is typically trusted with all of 
your privileges. That is, the programs you run can do anything you can 
do. They have complete access to all of your personal documents. This is 
unfortunate, as *you cannot trust programs to act on your behalf*. 
Vulnerabilities often allow attackers to take control of the programs 
you run, and some programs (malware) are designed to be malicious.

By participating in this research you will learn about and use three 
different Linux security mechanisms for confining applications. *This is 
a unique opportunity to learn about and get some hands on experience 
with application confinement.*

If you are interested, send me an email (c.schreuders at murdoch.edu.au). 
If you have any questions then please ask.

Thanks again,

Z. Cliffe Schreuders
PhD Candidate


Cliffe Schreuders wrote:
>
> Hi, my name is Cliffe Schreuders and I am currently recruiting 
> participants for my PhD research in order to compare the usability of 
> three Linux security systems.
>
> If you participate you could WIN AN IPOD NANO!
>
> Participation will involve learning about three Linux security 
> systems, using them, and giving feedback. Participants will attend one 
> session which is expected to take about 3 hours. A number of sessions 
> will be scheduled over the next month or so. The sessions take place 
> at Murdoch University, South St, Murdoch.
>
> If you are interested in participating, please send me an email 
> (c.schreuders at murdoch.edu.au).
>
> The session times for the coming week are:
> Wednesday 19th August: 10:30 am
> Thursday 20th August: 1:30 pm
> Thursday 20th August: 6:30 pm
>
> If you would like to attend one of the above times I can reserve a 
> place for you. If those session times do not suit you, please let me 
> know what times you will be available in the coming weeks and I will 
> try to organise a session time which suits you.
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Z. Cliffe Schreuders
> PhD Candidate
> School of IT
> Murdoch University
>
>
> PS: I checked with Patrick Coleman before posting this to the mailing 
> list. Thanks again.
>
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