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File System Protection in Operating Systems

The document discusses the importance of file system security in operating systems, emphasizing the protection of data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. It outlines various mechanisms such as access control, encryption, auditing, and backup strategies to safeguard sensitive information. Best practices for enhancing file system security include implementing layered controls, regular updates, and user education.

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File System Protection in Operating Systems

The document discusses the importance of file system security in operating systems, emphasizing the protection of data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. It outlines various mechanisms such as access control, encryption, auditing, and backup strategies to safeguard sensitive information. Best practices for enhancing file system security include implementing layered controls, regular updates, and user education.

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File System Protection

in Operating Systems
Explore how OSs safeguard data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

by Duggirala Sushanth(23B81A05J3)
Importance of File System Security
File system security prevents unauthorized access and protects sensitive data.

It ensures data integrity and maintains user privacy across systems.

Data Integrity Privacy Preventing Data Loss


Ensures stored data remains Protects sensitive information Minimizes risks from accidental
accurate and unaltered. from unauthorized users. deletion or malicious attacks.
Access Control Mechanisms
Access controls regulate who can view or modify files in the system.

Discretionary Access Control (DAC) Mandatory Access Control (MAC)

Users control access to their own files. Centralized policy enforces strict access rules.

• Flexible but vulnerable to breaches. • Used in high-security environments.


Permissions and Ownership
Ownership assigns responsibility for file management and access rights.

Permissions specify what actions users can perform on files and directories.

Read Write Execute


Allows viewing file contents. Permits modifying or deleting files. Enables running executable files
or scripts.
Encryption and Data Protection
Encryption secures data by converting it into unreadable format without keys.

This protects files even if storage media is compromised.

Data Confidentiality

Key Management

Prevents Unauthorized Access


Auditing and Logging
Auditing tracks access and modification events for accountability.

Logs help detect unauthorized activities and potential breaches.

1 Event Recording
System logs file access and operations.

2 Regular Reviews
Analyze logs for suspicious behavior.

3 Incident Response
Use logs to investigate and mitigate security incidents.
Backup and Recovery
Strategies
Backups ensure data availability after loss or corruption.

Recovery plans minimize downtime and data loss impact.

Cloud Backups
Offsite storage for disaster resilience.

Incremental Backups
Save only changed data for efficiency.

Restore Testing
Validate backup integrity regularly.
Best Practices for File System Security
Implement layered security controls for comprehensive protection.

Keep systems updated and educate users on security awareness.

Maintain Regular
Encrypt Sensitive Files Backups
Use Role-Based Access
Enforce Strong
Authentication

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