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Mandatory Access Control Models require all subjects and objects to have a sensitivity (also known as a Security label) label. The sensitivity label has a classification and categories. The classifications follow a hierarchical structure with one level being more trusted than another. Examples are confidential, secret, top secret. Each level is more trusted than the previous. The categories portion of the label enforces ___________
availability
need to know
integrity
authentication
Having a top Secret Clearance doesnât entitle a person to have access to all Top Secret Information. The categories cover these areas that limit access based upon need to know. A subject with the sensitivity label Top Secret/A/B/C will have access to information up to top Secret in Categories A, B, C BUT will NOT be able to access information about Category D
Policies based upon Mandatory Access Control models result in A subject needing two things to access information. The appropriate clearance and a need to know
EDIT - How does Mandatory Access Control models enforce need to know? "Top Secret" is a VERY vague label that can be applied to a wide range of types of information. Can you please provide a citation?
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