NATO STANAG 4774/4778 — Confidentiality Metadata Labels
NATO STANAG 4774 defines the confidentiality metadata label syntax for NATO information sharing, while STANAG 4778 specifies the metadata binding mechanism for associating security labels with data objects. Together they enable automated security policy enforcement, access control, and information sharing across NATO nations and mission partners. Labels encode classification, caveats, releasability, and handling instructions in a machine-readable format. Essential for cross-domain solutions and secure information exchange.
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Framework Domains (3)
Data-Centric Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| STANAG4774-3.1 | Security Policy Identification |
| STANAG4774-3.2 | Label Integrity Protection |
| STANAG4774-3.3 | Cross-Domain Label Translation |
STANAG 4774 - Confidentiality Label Syntax
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| STANAG4774-1.1 | Confidentiality Label Structure |
| STANAG4774-1.2 | Originator Confidentiality Label |
| STANAG4774-1.3 | Alternative Confidentiality Label |
| STANAG4774-1.4 | Classification and Categories |
STANAG 4778 - Metadata Binding
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| STANAG4778-2.1 | Metadata Binding Mechanism |
| STANAG4778-2.2 | Cryptographic Binding |
| STANAG4778-2.3 | Signature Verification |
| STANAG4778-2.4 | Binding Profiles |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NATO STANAG 4774/4778 — Confidentiality Metadata Labels?
NATO STANAG 4774/4778 — Confidentiality Metadata Labels is a compliance framework from International (NATO) with 3 domains and 11 controls. NATO STANAG 4774 defines the confidentiality metadata label syntax for NATO information sharing, while STANAG 4778 specifies the metadata binding mechanism for associating security labels with data objects. Together they enable automated security policy enforcement, access control, and information sharing across NATO nations and mission partners. Labels encode classification, caveats, releasability, and handling instructions in a machine-readable format. Essential for cross-domain solutions and secure information exchange. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NATO STANAG 4774/4778 — Confidentiality Metadata Labels have?
NATO STANAG 4774/4778 — Confidentiality Metadata Labels has 11 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are STANAG 4774 - Confidentiality Label Syntax (4 controls), STANAG 4778 - Metadata Binding (4 controls), Data-Centric Security (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NATO STANAG 4774/4778 — Confidentiality Metadata Labels map to?
NATO STANAG 4774/4778 — Confidentiality Metadata Labels maps to 497 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EAR — Export Administration Regulations (45% coverage), ISO/IEC 27557:2022 — Organisational Privacy Risk Management (45% coverage), ISO/IEC 23837 — Security Requirements for Quantum Key Distribution (45% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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