Abstract
We present a model for policy management structures. The model captures the relationship between policies and objects and the entities that manage policies for those objects. In the model a system is viewed as consisting of a number of policy management domains. The domains are arranged in a hierarchy, representing descending levels of authority. A number of important issues for policy management are identified and addressed within the model. These include meta-policy questions such as who has control over the placement of an object in a policy management domain and where it can be moved within the hierarchy. A number of possible approaches to each of these questions are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 14th IASTED International Conference, Parallel and Distributed Computing and Systems |
Editors | S.G. Akl, T. Gonzalez |
Place of Publication | Anaheim, USA |
Publisher | ACTA Press |
Pages | 294-300 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Print) | 0889863660 |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Event | 14th IASTED International Conference, Parallel and Distributed Computing and Systems - Cambridge, USA Duration: 4 Nov 2002 → 6 Nov 2002 |
Conference
Conference | 14th IASTED International Conference, Parallel and Distributed Computing and Systems |
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City | Cambridge, USA |
Period | 4/11/02 → 6/11/02 |
Keywords
- access control
- policy management
- policy hierarchy
- domains