Security standards for object data management systems

This position paper examines the incorporation of information security into the Object Data Management (ODM) system standardization process. An overview is provided of concepts important to information security; this is followed by a discussion of ODM features having important implications for the support of these security concepts. We conclude by discussing security features and assurance concepts appropriate for inclusion in the ODM standardization process. These features address the areas of access controls, security constraints, user roles, and object boundaries.