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Layer of protection in computer systems

In computer science, hierarchical protection domains, often called protection rings, are mechanisms to protect data and functionality from faults and malicious behavior. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Protection ringA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Cerebral Embolic Protection during Transcatheter Aortic-Valve ReplacementInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Judy Moody Saves the World!The most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: MRC/BHF Heart Protection Study of cholesterol lowering with simvastatin in 20 536 high-risk individuals: a randomised placebocontrolled trialCited 6,424 times
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  1. Implementations
  2. Modes
  3. Privilege level
  4. Use of hardware features

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🆕 Influential since 2022

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