The Design of Convoluted Kernel Architectural Framework for Trusted Systems – CKA

Abstract

This paper presents the overview of the Convoluted Kernel Architectural framework and a comparative study with the traditional Linux kernel. The architecture is specially designed for trusted sever environment. It has an integrated layer of a customized Unified Threat Management (UTM) and Stealth-Obfuscation OK Authentication algorithm, which is a highly improved and novel zero knowledge authentication algorithm, for secure web gateway to the kernel mode. The framework used is a combined monolithic and microkernel based (hybrid) architecture code-named – the integrated approach, to trade in the benefits of both designs. The architecture serves as the base framework for the Trust Resilient Enhanced Network Defense Operating System (TREND-OS) currently being experimented in the lab. The aim is to develop an architecture that can protect the kernel against itself and applications.