A Guide to Understanding Trusted Distribution in Trusted Systems

Abstract

The specific guidelines in this document provide a set of good practices related to trusted distribution of the hardware, software, and firmware portions, both originals and updates, of automated data processing systems employed for processing classified and other sensitive information. This technical guideline has been written to help the vendor and evaluator community understand what trusted distribution is, why it is important, and how an effective trusted distribution system may be implemented to meet the requirements of the Trusted Computer Systems Evaluation Criteria.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1988
Accession Number
ADA392816

Entities

People

  • James N. Menendez
  • Scott Wright

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Authentication
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Configuration Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Processing
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Identification
  • Insider Threats
  • Life Cycles
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • Personnel Management
  • Software Development
  • Subversion

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Statistical inference.
  • Systems Analysis and Design