ISO/IEC 9594-3:2020/Amd 1:2025
(Amendment)Information technology - Open systems interconnection - Part 3: The Directory: Abstract service definition - Amendment 1: Miscellaneous enhancements
Information technology - Open systems interconnection - Part 3: The Directory: Abstract service definition - Amendment 1: Miscellaneous enhancements
Technologies de l'information — Interconnexion de systèmes ouverts (OSI) — Partie 3: Titre manque — Amendement 1: Titre manque
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 15-May-2025
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 6/WG 10 - Directory, ASN.1 and Registration
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 16-May-2025
- Due Date
- 21-Jun-2025
- Completion Date
- 16-May-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 23-Dec-2023
Overview
ISO/IEC 9594-3:2020/Amd 1:2025 is an important amendment to the international standard ISO/IEC 9594-3 that defines the Abstract Service Definition of The Directory within the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) framework. Published collaboratively by ISO and IEC, this amendment introduces miscellaneous enhancements aimed at refining the modular separation between cybersecurity ASN.1 modules and directory ASN.1 modules. This update improves clarity, modularity, and security management within directory services under OSI.
The amendment supports the ongoing development of directory services, which play a crucial role in telecommunications, information technology, and networked systems by providing structured information about networked objects. The standard complies with ITU-T Recommendation X.511 and aligns with global practices in directory service protocols.
Key Topics
Abstract Service Definition Updates
Facilitates improved separation between cybersecurity and directory ASN.1 modules, enhancing modular architecture for directory services.Enhanced ASN.1 Module Management
Revision of import sections in Annex A and Annex D to support a clear and secure import of definitions and tokens related to authentication, password policy, distributed operations, and common protocol specifications.Interoperability & Security
Incorporation of definitions and tokens from various ITU-T Recommendations and IETF RFCs like LDAP (RFC 4511) and SPKM (RFC 2025) promotes interoperability and secure authentication frameworks.Collaboration with ITU-T and JTC 1/SC 6
This amendment reflects collaborative efforts between ITU-T Study Group 17 and ISO/IEC Joint Technical Committee JTC 1 Subcommittee SC 6, underlining its relevance to telecommunications and ICT standardization.
Applications
Telecommunication Networks
Enhances directory services for managing network resources, users, and services in global telecommunication infrastructures.Enterprise Directory Services
Facilitates improved security and modular directory service implementations in corporate IT systems, supporting identity management and access control.Cybersecurity Frameworks
By separating cybersecurity ASN.1 modules, organizations can better manage directory-related security policies, digital certificates, and authentication mechanisms.Interoperable ICT Systems
Supports development of interoperable systems requiring standardized directory services conforming to international protocols in distributed and heterogeneous environments.
Related Standards
ISO/IEC 9594 Series
The broader series of standards defining directory services in OSI, including parts covering functional models, protocols, and administration.ITU-T X.501 and X.518
Standards providing the information model and distributed operations framework for directory services.ITU-T X.509
Defines authentication frameworks, essential for secure directory operations.IETF RFC 4511 (LDAP Version 3)
A lightweight directory access protocol widely used alongside OSI directory standards.IETF RFC 2025 (SPKM Tokens)
Specifies authentication tokens for security protocols integrated with directory services.ISO/IEC Directives Part 1
The procedural framework guiding the development and maintenance of international standards including ISO/IEC 9594-3.
This amendment ensures that directory services continue to evolve with enhanced security and modular design principles, fostering interoperability in complex network environments. Professionals implementing directory services and cybersecurity solutions will benefit from aligning with ISO/IEC 9594-3:2020/Amd 1:2025 to meet international best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO/IEC 9594-3:2020/Amd 1:2025 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Information technology - Open systems interconnection - Part 3: The Directory: Abstract service definition - Amendment 1: Miscellaneous enhancements". This standard covers: Information technology - Open systems interconnection - Part 3: The Directory: Abstract service definition - Amendment 1: Miscellaneous enhancements
Information technology - Open systems interconnection - Part 3: The Directory: Abstract service definition - Amendment 1: Miscellaneous enhancements
ISO/IEC 9594-3:2020/Amd 1:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.100.70 - Application layer. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
International
Standard
ISO/IEC 9594-3
Ninth edition
Information technology — Open
2020-11
systems interconnection —
AMENDMENT 1
Part 3:
2025-05
The Directory: Abstract service
definition
AMENDMENT 1: Miscellaneous
enhancements
Reference number
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 9594-3
RECOMMENDATION ITU-T X.511
Information technology – Open Systems Interconnection – The Directory:
Abstract service definition
Amendment 1
Miscellaneous enhancements
Summary
Amendment 1 to Recommendation ITU-T X.511 (2019) | International Standard ISO/IEC 9594-3:2020 introduces text
updates to facilitate separation between cybersecurity ASN.1 modules and directory ASN.1 modules.
History
Edition Recommendation Approval Study Group Unique ID
1.0 ITU-T X.511 1988-11-25 11.1002/1000/3003
2.0 ITU-T X.511 1993-11-16 7 11.1002/1000/3004
3.0 ITU-T X.511 1997-08-09 7 11.1002/1000/4124
3.1 ITU-T X.511 (1997) Technical Cor. 1 2000-03-31 7 11.1002/1000/5036
3.2 ITU-T X.511 (1997) Amd. 1 2000-03-31 7 11.1002/1000/5035
3.3 ITU-T X.511 (1997) Technical Cor. 2 2001-02-02 7 11.1002/1000/5313
3.4 ITU-T X.511 (1997) Technical Cor. 3 2005-05-14 17 11.1002/1000/8503
4.0 ITU-T X.511 2001-02-02 7 11.1002/1000/5315
4.1 ITU-T X.511 (2001) Technical Cor. 1 2005-05-14 17 11.1002/1000/8504
4.2 ITU-T X.511 (2001) Technical Cor. 2 2005-11-29 17 11.1002/1000/8635
4.3 ITU-T X.511 (2001) Cor. 3 2008-05-29 17 11.1002/1000/9433
5.0 ITU-T X.511 2005-08-29 17 11.1002/1000/8502
5.1 ITU-T X.511 (2005) Cor. 1 2008-05-29 17 11.1002/1000/9434
5.2 ITU-T X.511 (2005) Cor. 2 2008-11-13 17 11.1002/1000/9594
5.3 ITU-T X.511 (2005) Cor. 3 2011-02-13 17 11.1002/1000/11044
5.4 ITU-T X.511 (2005) Cor. 4 2012-04-13 17 11.1002/1000/11586
6.0 ITU-T X.511 2008-11-13 17 11.1002/1000/9593
6.1 ITU-T X.511 (2008) Cor. 1 2011-02-13 17 11.1002/1000/11045
6.2 ITU-T X.511 (2008) Cor. 2 2012-04-13 17 11.1002/1000/11587
6.3 ITU-T X.511 (2008) Cor. 3 2012-10-14 17 11.1002/1000/11737
7.0 ITU-T X.511 2012-10-14 17 11.1002/1000/11738
8.0 ITU-T X.511 2016-10-14 17 11.1002/1000/13033
9.0 ITU-T X.511 2019-10-14 17 11.1002/1000/14034
9.1 ITU-T X.511 (2019) Amd. 1 2024-10-29 17 11.1002/1000/16173
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