10 Questions
What is the main purpose of the Access Vector Cache (AVC) in Security Enhanced Linux?
To improve performance by caching access control decisions
What is the role of the Object Manager in Security Enhanced Linux?
To map PSIDs to SIDs
What is a persistent SID (PSID) in Security Enhanced Linux?
An object manager-local persistent security identifier
What is the purpose of the inode/PSID map in Security Enhanced Linux?
To map inodes to persistent SIDs
What is the role of the Security Server in Security Enhanced Linux?
To provide access control decisions
What is the benefit of using the Access Vector Cache (AVC) in Security Enhanced Linux?
Improved performance
What is the relationship between an inode and a PSID in Security Enhanced Linux?
Bijective mapping
What is the purpose of the PSID/security context mapping in Security Enhanced Linux?
To map a PSID to a security context
Where is the Access Vector Cache (AVC) located in Security Enhanced Linux?
In the Object Manager
What is the role of the Policy Manager in Security Enhanced Linux?
To implement security policies
This quiz covers the basics of Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) and its motivation, including the limitations of traditional security mechanisms and the need for new approaches. It also explores the concepts of DAC, MAC, IBAC, RBAC, ABAC, TAM, and MLS systems.
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