Title :
An audit logic for accountability
Author :
Cederquist, J.G. ; Conn, R. ; Dekker, M.A.C. ; Etalle, S. ; den Hartog, J.I.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Twente Univ., Netherlands
Abstract :
We describe a policy language and implement its associated proof checking system. In our system, agents can distribute data along with usage policies in a decentralized architecture. Our language supports the specification of conditions and obligations, and also the possibility to refine policies. In our framework, the compliance with usage policies is not actively enforced. However, agents are accountable for their actions, and may be audited by an authority requiring justifications.
Keywords :
distributed processing; formal specification; security of data; software agents; software architecture; specification languages; audit logic; decentralized architecture; formal specification; policy language; proof checking system; Access control; Computer architecture; Computer science; Computer security; Control systems; Data privacy; Data security; Logic; Permission; Protection;
Conference_Titel :
Policies for Distributed Systems and Networks, 2005. Sixth IEEE International Workshop on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2265-3
DOI :
10.1109/POLICY.2005.5
