Question: Assume that a timesharing computer provides a mechanism by which a file can be read by any user, but can be written by only one.

Assume that a timesharing computer provides a mechanism by which a file can be read by any user, but can be written by only one. Informally describe a security policy for administering student transcripts on the computer system (limit your description to a half of one typed page). Students should be able to read their grades, but not change them. The Registrar’s office must be able to change the grade files.

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