Information objects that convey information used to maintain the security of resources in computerized environments are known as Computer Security Objects (CSOs). The Computer Security Objects Register (CSOR) specifies names that uniquely identify CSOs. These unique names are used to reference these objects in abstract specifications and during the negotiation of security services for a transaction or application. The CSOR is also a repository of parameters associated with the registered objects.
The CSOR is currently registering security label, information object security program, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) objects. New registration branches and their object-specific requirements will be defined as the need arises.
See also the other OID OID branch of the CSOR (General Procedures for Registering Computer Security Objects).
Current Registration Authority
Name:
Tim Polk
Address:
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Building 820, Room 426
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899
United States (the)
Phone:
+1 301 9752837
Fax:
+1 301 9481233
First Registration Authority
Name:
Computer Security Objects Register
Address:
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Computer Systems Laboratory
Program Coordination and Support Group
Building 225, Room B151
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899
United States (the)