A Proposal for an XML Confidentiality Label and Related Binding of Metadata to Data Objects

Abstract

This paper explores the work done by the NATO Research Task Group on XML in Cross Domain Security Solutions (IST-068/RTG-031) in developing a proposal for an XML-Labelling and metadata binding specification that aligns with the requirements for information exchange of both NATO organisations / missions and member nations. Existing solutions were found to have deficiencies in either their data structures or semantics that could impede bi-directional automated flows using access control decision functions. The XML-Labelling and binding solutions are described in two specifications proposed by IST-068/RTG-031: XML Confidentiality Label Syntax and Binding of Metadata to Data Objects . This paper will provide an overview of the contents of both specifications and its application.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA584044

Entities

People

  • Anders Eggen
  • Ian Bryant
  • Raymond Haakseth
  • Sander Oudkerk

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Access Control
  • Cross Domain
  • Cyber Defense Techniques
  • Electronic Mail
  • Environment
  • Information Assurance
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Systems
  • Infrastructure
  • Metadata
  • Security
  • Semantics
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Xml

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Systems Analysis and Design