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Title: A formal validation of the RBAC ANSI 2012 standard using B.
Authors: Huynh, Nghi1,2 nghi.huynh@usherbrooke.ca, Frappier, Marc1 marc.frappier@usherbrooke.ca, Mammar, Amel3 amel.mammar@telecom-sudparis.eu, Laleau, Régine2 laleau@u-pec.fr, Desharnais, Jules4 Jules.Desharnais@ift.ulaval.ca
Source: Science of Computer Programming. Dec2016, Vol. 131, p76-93. 18p.
Subjects: B method (Computer science), ANSI standards, Inconsistency (Logic), Mathematical notation, Ad hoc computer networks, Access control
Abstract: We validate the RBAC ANSI 2012 standard using the B method. Numerous problems are identified: logical errors, inconsistencies, ambiguities, typing errors, missing preconditions, invariant violation, inappropriate specification notation. A clean version of the standard written in the B notation is proposed. We argue that the ad hoc mathematical notation used in the standard is inappropriate and we propose that a more methodological and tool-supported approach must definitely be used for writing standards, in order to avoid the issues identified in the paper. Human reviewing is insufficient to produce error-free international standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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