Proof Search in an Authorization Logic

Abstract

We consider the problem of proof search in an expressive authorization logic that contains a "says" modality and an ordering on principals. After a description of the proof system for the logic, we identify two fragments that admit complete goal-directed and saturating proof search strategies. A smaller fragment is then presented, which supports both goal-directed and saturating search, and has a sound and complete translation to first-order logic. We conclude with a brief description of our implementation of goal-directed search.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 14, 2009
Accession Number
ADA507017

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  • Deepak Garg

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  • Carnegie Mellon University

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