Auditing at the kernel level has frequently been used to debug the performance of operating systems and applications [27, 8] or to detect intrusions by finding anomalies in program behavior [20, 16]. This paper explores an alternative use of auditing to enhance understanding of system behavior and improve the processes of diagnosing and responding to failures. We describe our experiences with t...

We consider a decentralized setting in which agents exchange data along with usage policies. Agents may violate the policies, although later on auditing authorities may verify the agents’ accountability with respect to the used data. Using (provably secure) time-stamping and signature schemes, we design and analyze an efficient cryptographic protocol that generates the sufficient communication ...

A key strategy for improving the quality of mental health care is the design and implementation of a mechanism for on-site inspection and clinical auditing. We discuss the use of checklists in auditing providing an objective, comprehensive system for recording and analyzing multi-disciplinary, clinical auditing in mental health services. We believe such an approach can identify potential risks ...

I made a mistake few months ago. It was the sort of have repeatedly and yet one always reflect upon with same measure surprise. started when colleagues in Bosnia alerted me to fact that Kosovo, unlike other neighbouring countries former Yugoslavia, were be excluded from new relaxing EU visa requirements. Indignant overflowing hypothetical rationales as why Kosovo might excluded, presumed been c...

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