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IC Technical Specifications
Cross Domain System Manifest Assertion
Overview
This XML Data Encoding Specification for Cross Domain System Manifest Assertion (CDSM.XML) defines detailed implementation guidance for using XML to encode CDSM data. This specification defines the XML elements and attributes, associated structures and relationships, mandatory and cardinality requirements, and permissible values for representing CDSM data assertion concepts using XML within the use of a Trusted Data Format (TDF) Object.
The IC Chief Information Officer maintains this specification via the Data Standards Coordination Activity (DSCA) and Common Metadata Standards Tiger Team (CMSTT).
Technical Specification Downloads
Latest Approved Public Release:
- XML Data Encoding Specification for CDSM (V2021-NOV - Standalone Package)
- XML Data Encoding Specification for CDSM (V2021-NOV - Convenience Package)
- XML Data Encoding Specification for CDSM (V2021-NOV - Light Package)
Mission Requirements
This specification is designed to fulfill a number of requirements in support of the transformational efforts of the Intelligence Community (IC). These requirements include:
- The need for a shared common manifest to securely encapsulate and transport things (e.g., patches) from one network to another.
- The need to normalize metadata to facilitate communication between groups (e.g., government, commercial industry) with regards to the transport of things (e.g., patches).