Subject (Dictionary Entry)
Term | Subject |
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Context | IAM |
Definition | In the IAM literature, the term subject is used with inconsistent definitions. For instance, (Benantar, 2006) defines it as a running process, a program in execution. On the other hand, (NIST IR 7316, 2006 and Bertino and Takahashi, 2010) use it to designate the external active agent on behalf of whom the process is running. Here, we use Benantar’s definition: the term subject designates a running process and the term entity designates the active agent on behalf of whom the process is running. |
Quotes |
Benantar, 2006, p. 9
(NIST IR 7316, 2006, p. 3)
(Bertino and Takahashi, 2010, p. 25) |
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