Data classification
Examples
~DICK
This is the Tilde Data and Information Classification Kit (~DICK).
| Colour | Name | Description | Security Features | Access Credentials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⬜️ clear | PUBLIC | Data which is publicly accessible and can be shared freely | None | None |
| 🟩 green | HIDDEN | Data which is accessible after public registration | In-Transit encryption | Login/password |
| 🟦 blue | PRIVATE | Data accessible after registration and access delegation | In-Transit encryption | Login |
| 🟧 orange | INTERNAL | Only for people inside the organisation | In-Transit encryption | Login (password/public key), trusted devices (2FA) |
| 🟥 red | CONFIDENTIAL | Only for a select group of people in the organisation (ACL) | In-Transit encryption, at-rest encryption | password-protected public key |
| 🟪 purple | SECRET | Only for specific persons with clearance | In-Transit encryption, at-rest encryption, signature | password-protected public key, 2FA |
All colour-coded information has to be tagged with the name to allow colourblind people to assess the level of confidentiality.
Models
- Harvard Data Tag Model