Re: [ACLs] usefullness of ACLs in Linux (was [NEWS STORY] Crap on MSNBC)

Casey Schaufler (casey@sgi.com)
Thu, 08 Apr 1999 09:48:27 -0700


Amaury JACQUOT wrote:

> Btw :
> Is there a way to use ACls under Linux ?
> This is a requirement for C2 (and above) clasification.
> it would be fun to have C2 classification for linux...

ACLs are not required until B3. Audit is required at C2, and
audit is a feature that requires careful consideration as
some implementations have proven to be resource intensive.

I'll put in my usual plug for the NSA's web site:

http://www.radium.ncsc.mil/tpep

that way if you don't believe me (and why should you?) you
can go look it up for yourself.

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