# Security Model

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/security-model/179225>\
**Category:** Ruby\
**Created:** [November 20, 2009, 1:46am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/security-model/179225 "2009-11-20T01:46:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![Mark\_Curphey](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/f07891/32.png) [@Mark\_Curphey](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Mark_Curphey)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 1:46am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/security-model/179225/1 "2009-11-20T01:46:02Z")

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Long time listener, first time poster

Can anyone point me to any definite texts on the security model for the  
interpreter? I am interesting in understanding the nuts-and-bolts of how  
safe levels work.

Cheers!

Mark