All layers will provide the traditional Unix security. By using secure HTTP (HTTPS) the security level can be greatly enhanced. This public key cryptographic method allows the encryption of the data passed over public channels.
Historical Context: Security in 1997
When this document was created in 1997, web security was still in its early stages. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) version 2.0 had been released in 1995, and SSL 3.0 was released in 1996. HTTPS was relatively new, and many websites still operated entirely over unsecured HTTP.
The reference to "traditional Unix security" likely refers to permission-based file systems, user authentication, and access control lists that were standard in Unix environments at the time. Public key cryptography was still considered advanced technology for most commercial applications.
This section is notably brief compared to how security would be treated in a modern application proposal, reflecting the less complex threat landscape of the time and the nascent state of web application security standards.
This section is in development as part of the digital archaeology restoration project.
The complete content for Security will be expanded in a future update.