Computer Security Subsystem Interpretation of the Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria

Abstract

This document provides interpretations of the Department of Defense Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (DoD 52O0.28-STD or TCSEC) for computer security subsystems. A computer security subsystem (subsystem) is defined, herein, as hardware, firmware and/or software which can be added to a computer system to enhance the security of the overall system. A subsystem's primary utility is to increase the security of a computer system. The computer system that the subsystem is to protect is referred to as the protected system in this Interpretation. When incorporated into a system environment, evaluated computer security subsystems may be very effective in reducing or eliminating certain types of vulnerabilities whenever entire evaluated systems are unavailable or impractical.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 16, 1988
Accession Number
ADA392776

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems

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  • Abstracts
  • Accountability
  • Auditing
  • Authentication
  • Classification
  • Computer Access Control
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Security Products
  • Computers
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Processing
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Identification
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Operating Systems
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Electrical Engineering

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