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TCSEC: Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria

Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria(TCSEC) is a document published by the NCSC (5200.28-STD) in 1985, containing the evaluation criteria for assessing degrees of assurance in the security features of hardware and software systems. The document is frequently referred to as "The Orange Book", which is the centerpiece of the “Rainbow Series”. The TCSEC has largely been superseded by the Common Criteria with the security criteria evolving into PPs and assurances into EALs.

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TCSEC: Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria