That is very good in my opinion.

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Sent: Sat May 21 19:30:46 2011
Subject: Re: [cicm] BoF Request for CICM at IETF 81

John,

On 2011-05-19 at 10:49, John Davidson wrote:
> I would vote for it as it is now, but I might even be pinch more
> satisfied if it said some of this kind of stuff:  
> 
> The Common Interface to Cryptographic Modules (CICM) defines an
> application programming interface for the security services provided by
> cryptographic modules developed by multiple vendors. It provides
> enhanced module, key and channel capabilities that are intended to be
> vendor neutral.  The API is structured to enable it to operate in IA
> environments that enforce domain separation.  This enables it to be
> adaptable to high assurance IA applications.  

It seems that you are trying to distinguish between environments that 
enforce domain separation and high assurance environments. I've been thinking 
about how to incorporate that point into our existing text.

What do people think about the following?

  The Common Interface to Cryptographic Modules (CICM) defines a 
  vendor-neutral application programming interface for security services 
  provided by cryptographic modules developed by multiple vendors. The API 
  defines enhanced module, key, and channel capabilities and is structured to 
  to enable applications to operate in environments that enforce security 
  domain separation, such as high assurance environments.

While I can see the point being made, it might make it harder for people who 
are not familiar with our fine distinctions (i.e. the rest of the IETF) to 
understand why CICM is important.

I'm open to other suggestions.

Thanks,
Lev
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