Using the common criteria for IT security evaluation / Debra S. Herrmann.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Herrmann, Debra S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Telecommunication--Security measures--Standards.

Telecommunication.

Computer security--Standards.

Computer security.

Information technology--Standards.

Information technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (306 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, Fla. : Auerbach Publications, c2003.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Many organizations and government agencies require the use of Common Criteria certified products and systems and use the Common Criteria methodology in their acquisition process. In fact, in July 2002 the U.S. National Information Assurance Acquisition Policy (NSTISSP #11) mandated the use of CC evaluated IT security products in critical infrastructure systems. This standard provides a comprehensive methodology for specifying, implementing, and evaluating the security of IT products, systems, and networks. Because the Common Criteria (CC) for IT Security Evaluation is a relatively new internat

Contents:

Front cover; Dedication; Other Books by the Author; Table of Contents; List of Exhibits; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. What Are the Common Criteria?; Chapter 3. Specifying Security Requirements: The Protection Profile; Chapter 4. Designing a Security Architecture: The Security Target; Chapter 5. Verifying a Security Solution: Security Assurance Activities; Chapter 6. Postscript; Annex A: Glossary of Acronyms and Terms; Annex B: Additional Resources; Annex C: Common Criteria Recognition Agreement (CCRA) Participants; Annex D: Accredited Common Criteria Testing Labs

Annex E: Accredited Cryptographic Module Testing LaboratoriesAnnex F: Glossary of Classes and Families; Index; Back cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-259) and index.

ISBN:

0-429-13409-6

1-281-12723-X

9786611127237

0-203-97280-5

1-4200-3142-2

9780429134098

OCLC:

173240600