Key distribution for a MLS network architecture
Richard E. Newman · Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE · 2000
Multilevel Secure (MLS) systems require mandatory access control (MAC) including a linear lattice (total order) for information flow security. This paper describes an architecture for MLS networking that provides for MAC through key distribution. Tradeoffs in different communication modes are described, with attendant mechanisms.