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IC Technical Specifications
Cross Domain System Manifest TDF
Overview
This XML Data Encoding Specification for Cross Domain System Manifest TDF (CDSM-TDF.XML) defines detailed implementation guidance for using XML to encode CDSM-TDF data. This specification defines the XML elements and attributes, associated structures and relationships, mandatory and cardinality requirements, and permissible values for representing CDSM-TDF data assertion concepts using XML within the use of a Trusted Data Format (TDF) Object. It is a profile of XML Data Encoding Specification for Trusted Data Format (IC-TDF.XML) that is suitable for use by commercial entities in an unclassified Uncaveated environment while maintaining the ability to become a full IC-TDF.XML TDF on networks that require it.
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-TDF (Jan2021 - Standalone Package)
- XML Data Encoding Specification for CDSM-TDF (Jan2021 - Convenience Package)
- XML Data Encoding Specification for CDSM-TDF (Jan2021 - 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 minimized profile of TDF for commercial entity use in unclassified uncaveated environments.
- The need to provide non-repudiation and secure cross domain transfer of things (e.g., patches) across the various domains in the enterprise.