Partial Geometric Security

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Authors: Geoffrey Howland
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Abstract

Partial Geometric Security Structural Hardening of Unsafe Systems via Shape‑Validated Ingress This paper introduces **Partial Geometric Security**, a practical security model that significantly reduces attack surface in unsafe languages (e.g. C/C++) by enforcing **geometric invariants at system ingress**. Unlike full Geometric Security systems, which seal both interpretation and execution, Partial Geometric Security focuses on **structural closure at I/O boundaries**. By mapping all untrusted input into fixed‑shape memory structures—or rejecting it outright—this approach eliminates entire classes of exploits (buffer overflows, parser confusion, injection) while remaining compatible with existing software stacks. Partial Geometric Security is inexpensive to implement, deployable as a shim, and represents a decisive improvement over policy‑based defenses. Package Contents:* `manuscript.md`: Paper* `README.md`: Overview **Status:** Architectural Blueprint for Independent Implementation

Fields of Study & Subjects

Security and Verification in Computing Logic programming and type systems Information and Cyber Security

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN