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CSSLP · Question #126

Which of the following is a standard that sets basic requirements for assessing the effectiveness of computer security controls built into a computer system?

The correct answer is C. TCSEC. The Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) is a historic standard that defined criteria for evaluating the security effectiveness of computer systems.

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Question

Which of the following is a standard that sets basic requirements for assessing the effectiveness of computer security controls built into a computer system?

Options

  • AFITSAF
  • BFIPS
  • CTCSEC
  • DSSAA

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    87% (27)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

The Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) is a historic standard that defined criteria for evaluating the security effectiveness of computer systems.

AFITSAF

FITSAF (Federal Information Technology Security Assessment Framework) is a framework related to assessment processes but not the fundamental standard for defining security control requirements and evaluation criteria like TCSEC.

BFIPS

FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) are a broad set of standards published by NIST, and while some FIPS documents define security requirements (e.g., FIPS 140-2 for cryptographic modules), TCSEC is the specific historic standard for evaluating overall system security effectiveness.

CTCSECCorrect

TCSEC (Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria), also known as the 'Orange Book,' is a historic U.S. government standard that established a set of criteria and evaluation classes for assessing the security effectiveness of computer systems. It defined different levels of trust based on the integrity and assurance of the system's security features.

DSSAA

SSAA (System Security Accreditation Agreement) is a document that formalizes the accreditation decision within a C&A process, not a standard for assessing the effectiveness of computer security controls.

Concept tested: Computer security evaluation standards

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#TCSEC#Security Standards#Trusted Computing#System Evaluation Criteria

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