The Host-Based Security System (HBSS) is a suite of software used by the US Department of Defense to protect its computer network through signature and firewall protection. It is host-based, meaning it is installed on every host in the network, ensuring consistent protection. The system consists of six programs that specialize in different tasks, and […]

The Host-Based Security System (HBSS) is a suite of software used by the US Department of Defense to protect its computer network through signature and firewall protection. It is host-based, meaning it must be installed on every host in the network. The suite includes six programs, and only information managers and operators are trained in […]