AccessMyLibrary provides FREE access to over 30 million articles from top publications available through your library.

Standards for trusted computing.(Department of Defense's Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria)(Brief article)

Personal Computer World

| January 25, 2007 | Thompson, Jon | COPYRIGHT 2007 Incisive Media, published with the permission of Incisive Media. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Jon thompson

Standards for trusted computing

While Microsoft continues to promote its Trustworthy Computing initiative, the idea of 'trusted' computing has a more formal meaning. Organised and administered by the US Department of Defense (DoD), the Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) set out a number of divisions running from A to D, which define increasing levels of trust and security.

The lowest division is D, reserved for systems that fail all criteria by providing minimal or easily subverted protection. Systems falling into category C1 provide a little more protection by enforcing basic usage limits. It's only when we get to C2 that login procedures and audit trails make an appearance.

What most people consider reasonably secure is what ...

Related articles from newspapers, magazines, journals, and more
Media Alert: Trusted Computer Solutions Chief Operating Officer to Speak at...
Press release article from: Business Wire July 30, 2008 700+ words
...Operating Systems HERNDON, Va. -- Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS), a developer of...lt; Edward Hammersla, COO, Trusted Computer Solutions < WHAT: < The...5754 (cell); evan@w2comm.com Trusted Computer Solutions will showcase its Security...
Trusted Computer Solutions Provides Automated System Lock Down Tool for Oracle...
Press release article from: Business Wire March 24, 2008 700+ words
...Enterprise Linux versions 4 and 5; Trusted Computer Solutions Joins Oracle PartnerNetwork HERNDON, Va. -- Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. (TCS), a...accept modification or ignore. "Trusted Computer Solutions is a welcome addition...
Trusted Computer Solutions Executive to Speak at InfoSec World Conference &...
Press release article from: Business Wire March 3, 2009 700+ words
...Down Dilemma" HERNDON, Va. -- Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS), a developer of...that compliance. [TABLE OMITTED] Trusted Computer Solutions will showcase its Security...Orlando, FL from March 7-13. Visit Trusted Computer Solutions at booth #319 in Disney...
SUN MICROSYSTEMS: Sun and Trusted Computer Solutions to provide military-grade...
Press release article from: M2 Presswire April 27, 1999 700+ words
...MICROSYSTEMS: Sun Microsystems and Trusted Computer Solutions to provide Trusted Solaris...grade Internet security solutions from Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. (TCS), a leader...Michael K. Burgoon, president, Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. "TCS is committed...
Trusted Computer Solutions Announces Availability of Cross Domain Solutions on...
Press release article from: PR Newswire January 29, 2007 700+ words
...Va., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS), a leading supplier...requirements for cross domain access, Trusted Computer Solutions erases the operating system...using their IT resources." About Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. Founded in 1994...
Trusted Computer Solutions Introduces Industry's Fastest and Most Accurate...
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week August 12, 2009 700+ words
...Black Hat USA Booth #38 - Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS), a leading...damage spreads (see also Trusted Computer Solutions). "CounterStorm...analyst and consulting firm. "Trusted Computer Solutions assists organizations...
Trusted Computer Solutions Adds Former US Navy Intelligence Commander to...
Press release article from: PR Newswire September 27, 2004 700+ words
...Va., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. (TCS), a leading...year tenure with the US Navy, to Trusted Computer Solution's efforts supporting the...Webster University in St. Louis. About Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. Founded in 1994...
Trusted Computer Solutions to Port SecureOffice(R) Applications to Sun...
Press release article from: PR Newswire January 18, 2006 700+ words
...Va., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. (TCS), a leading...Hammersla, chief operating officer of Trusted Computer Solutions. "Our customer base requires...corporate e-mail remotely. About Trusted Computer Solutions Founded in 1994, Trusted...
For more facts and information, see all results
©2009 Gale, a part of Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
About us | FAQs | Contact us | Privacy policy | Terms and conditions
Other Gale sites: Encyclopedia.com | HighBeam Research | Acquire Content | Books & Authors | Goliath | MovieRetriever | Smart QandA