# Brewer-Nash (Chinese Wall) Model
One-sentence definition: **Conflict-of-interest** access model where a subject’s access to one dataset restricts access to competitor datasets.
## Key Facts
- Dynamic rules change based on prior access (history-based).
- Prevents information flows between conflicting classes (e.g., consulting clients).
- Supports read rules and sanitized write rules for public information.
- Common in financial services, consulting, legal.
- **Verify:** check official (ISC)² CBK and current exam outline.
## Exam Relevance
- Identify dynamic, conflict-based restriction scenario.
**Mnemonic:** “Once inside one wall, others are closed.”
## Mini Scenario
Q: Analyst worked on Pharma A; can they access Pharma B data?
A: Denied due to conflict class under Brewer-Nash.
## Revision Checklist
- Define dynamic separation vs static.
- Provide two industries using it.
- Explain sanitized info exception.
## Related
[[Lattice-Based Access Control (LBAC)]] · [[Noninterference and Information Flow]] · [[Clark-Wilson Integrity Model]] · [[Access Control to Data Assets]] · [[Threat Modeling (STRIDE, Attack Surface)]] · [[Domain 3 - Index]]