A Proposal for an XML Confidentiality Label and Related Binding of Metadata to Data Objects
Sander Oudkerk, Ian Bryant, Anders Eggen, Raymond Haakseth · 2010
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.