Releases

This page tracks releases and version history of the CAC Ontology Family.

Latest Release

The latest stable release of CAC Ontology is available on the GitHub repository.

Version History

For detailed version history and changelog, see the CHANGELOG.md file in the repository.

Release Information

Current Version

The CAC Ontology Family follows semantic versioning principles. The current version includes:

• 30+ ontology modules covering all major domain areas
• 20+ SHACL validation modules with comprehensive business rules
• gUFO integration for enhanced semantic precision
• Full CASE/UCO compatibility for seamless integration

Release Types

• Stable Releases: Production-ready versions with full documentation and validation
• Development Releases: Pre-release versions for testing and feedback
• Archived Releases: Historical versions maintained for compatibility

Download

GitHub Repository

All releases are available from the CAC-Ontology GitHub repository:

git clone https://github.com/Project-VIC-International/CAC-Ontology.git

Ontology Files

Ontology files are located in the ontology/ directory:

• Core modules: cacontology-core.ttl, cacontology-hotlines-core.ttl, cacontology-us-ncmec.ttl
• Domain-specific modules: cacontology-*.ttl
• Validation modules: cacontology-*-shapes.ttl

Examples

Example files based on real-world cases are available in the examples/ directory.

Under Development

Upcoming Features

• Additional specialized modules for emerging investigation patterns
• Enhanced validation rules and business logic
• Expanded international coordination frameworks
• Improved documentation and tutorials

Contributing

To contribute to the development of CAC Ontology:

1. Review the Contributing Guidelines
2. Check open Issues and Pull Requests
3. Join the Community to discuss contributions

Release Notes

For detailed release notes, visit the GitHub Releases page or check the repository’s CHANGELOG.md file.

Versioning

CAC Ontology follows Semantic Versioning principles:

• Major version (X.0.0): Breaking changes or major architectural updates
• Minor version (0.X.0): New modules, features, or significant additions
• Patch version (0.0.X): Bug fixes, corrections, and minor updates

Compatibility

CASE/UCO Compatibility

All releases maintain compatibility with:

• CASE Ontology: Full compatibility with CASE investigation structures
• UCO: Compatible with Unified Cyber Ontology foundational concepts
• gUFO: Integration with Unified Foundational Ontology patterns

Backward Compatibility

• Minor and patch releases maintain backward compatibility
• Major releases may include breaking changes (documented in release notes)
• Deprecated features are marked and supported for at least one major version

Support

For questions about releases or version compatibility:

• Check the Documentation
• Review GitHub Issues
• Contact the Community