Using SELinux security enforcement in Linux-based embedded devices

ABSTRACT This contribution describes how Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) is enabled on a Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. It will refer to a procedure done under a Debian [1] Testing (Etch) Environment. The procedure will also be possible under other Linux distributions but since Maemo is built upon Debian, this approach is the most preferrable way to extend Maemo Linux. An SELinux enabled device will provide the possibility of a convenient configuration of the device. Different stakeholders can define detailled access control to th e components they maintain. This ensures the interests of the stakeholders by providing the benefits of a Linux based embedded device. Keywords selinux, security, embedded system e components they maintain. This ensures the interests of the stakeholders by providing the benefits of a Linux based embedded device. Keywords selinux, security, embedded system