Generally, Security modes refer to information systems security modes of operations used in mandatory access control (MAC) systems. Often, these systems contain information at various levels of security classification. The mode of operation is determined by:
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- Dedicated security mode
- System high security mode
- Compartmented security mode
- Multilevel security mode
- References
Dedicated security mode
In this mode of operation, all users must have:
All users can access ALL data.
System high security mode
In system high mode of operation, all users must have:
All users can access SOME data, based on their need to know.
Compartmented security mode
In this mode of operation, all users must have:
All users can access SOME data, based on their need to know and formal access approval.
Multilevel security mode
In multilevel security mode of operation (also called Controlled Security Mode), all users must have:
All users can access SOME data, based on their need to know, clearance and formal access approval