Project Overview

The SELinux Reference Policy project (refpolicy) is creating a complete SELinux policy as an alternative to the existing strict and targeted policies available from 

	
Security: refpolicy has a mandate to develop security goals that are clear and rigoursly applied

	
Usability: refpolicy will be easier to understand and use.

	
Documentation: refpolicy has a structure that makes it possible to create in-depth documentation.

	
Flexibility: refpolicy will support source, loadable, and MLS modules with simple configuration.

Refpolicy is under active development, with support and full time development staff from Tresys Technology. We are looking for policy developers interested in contributing.

Background

Roadmap

Reference Policy Roadmap

VersionDateDescription

0.1June 14, 2005Initial public release, basic policy restructuring, minimal modules

0.2July 2005Restructuring complete, additional modules, improved infrastructure, and incorporated community feedback

0.3August 2005Additional modules, basic role infrastructure, and tested loadable module support

0.4September 2005Additional modules and complete role infrastructure and role separation

0.5October 2005Additional modules, targeted policy, and tested MLS support

0.6December 2005Additional modules and module variations