A multilevel security model for a distributed object-oriented system

Distributed systems are vulnerable to a number of security attacks. The authors look at the security problems of object-based distributed systems, and propose a model based on labelling for multilevel security. The purpose of this model is to preserve the information flow security in a distributed object-oriented system. The authors consider the basic concepts of the object paradigm, and also the security threats to such systems. They postulate various modelling possibilities, and produce a specific set of security properties which describe a multilevel secure object model. This particular model should not be considered as a panacea, but rather should demonstrate how the various modelling decisions are reflected in an actual model.<<ETX>>