MANDATORY ACCESS CONTROLS
Faculty of Computer Science &
Engineering
HCMC University of Technology
Information Systems of Technology
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Introduction to Mandatory Access Control
MAC in Oracle: Oracle Label Security
OUTLINE
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Security Classes
MAC properties
Multilevel relation
Pros and cons of MAC
INTRODUCTION TO MAC
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INTRODUCTION TO MAC
Mandatory Access Control (MAC):
MAC applies to large amounts of information requiring
strong protect in environments where both the system
data and users can be classified clearly.
MAC is a mechanism for enforcing multiple level of
security.
Propose Model: Bell-LaPadula
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SECURITY CLASSES
Classifies subjects and objects based on security
classes.
Security class:
Classification level
Category
Category
A subject classification reflects the degree of trust
and the application area.
A object classification reflects the sensitivity of
the information.
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