Core principle 7: Coherent security

The security of various components and protocols is properly matched within the BDI. 

IT security and operational security

It must be possible to secure the information in a robust framework for data exchange like the BDI in a cohesive and integrated manner. This is crucial. If you want to exchange data together in an automated and efficient way, the interaction of various IT systems must be seamless, so it must be safe and error-free. This is especially true if you realise that these systems are often developed and managed by different parties. 

Security philosophy

The extensive security philosophy within the BDI framework includes these key points: 

• Component and protocol security: the security of the individual components and protocols implemented by various parties is guaranteed. 
• Interaction of components: the interaction between these components and protocols is secured to maintain overall system integrity. 
• Operational security: operational security measures must ensure that risks due to human acts (errors) are mitigated.  

Consequences

The effectiveness of the BDI framework requires information security to be perfectly organised on all levels. This security must be cohesive and cover all parts of the framework, from securing details and individual components to general security agreements to ensure that the whole framework operates smoothly.