National Computer
Security Center,
Trusted Product Evaluation Questionnaire
Abstract: The Trusted Product Evaluation Questionnaire is
the latest in a series of technical documents that are being
published by the National Computer Security Center under the
Technical Guidelines Programs. The specific questions in the
Trusted Product Evaluation Questionnaire provide a set of good
practices related to necessary system security and system
security documentation. This questionnaire has been written to
help the vendor understand what technical information is required
concerning the system for a product evaluation. From the vendor's
responses, the evaluator may obtain an understanding of the
security of the system applying for evaluation.
National Computer
Security Center,
Trusted Product Evaluation Program
Abstract: This publication describes procedures for
interacting with the National Security Agency's Information
Security Organization as related to the Trusted Product
Evaluation Program within the National Computer Security Center.
It provides the information needed to submit a computer product
for technical security evaluation and outlines the National
Security Agency's responsibilities for positive, timely
acknowledgements. This publication specifically covers the
National Computer Security Center's relationship with vendors of
proposed trusted computer products from the initial contact with
the vendor through the completion of the security evaluation
process and follow-on programs.
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