A 6-dimensional security classification for information
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Authors
Smuts, W
Issue Date
1998
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en
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Abstract
Most existing information security classification schemes use a 1-dimensional scale such
as [top secret, secret, employee confidential, company confidential, restricted]. These
classification schemes do not differentiate between the different security properties of
information, nor between the level and the scope of security. In this paper, it is shown
that a 1-dimensional classification scheme is inadequate and can result in inappropriate
protection, causing increased cost and risk.
A 6-dimensional security classification scheme for information is proposed and it is
shown how this scheme can be used to provide adequate and appropriate levels of
security.
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Smuts, W. (1998) A 6-dimensional security classification for information. Proceedings of the annual research and development symposium, SAICSIT (South African Institute for Computer Scientists and Information Technologists), Van Riebeeck Hotel, Gordons Bay, Cape Town, 23-24 November 1998,