Defined term
Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL)
Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL): (C.
Verified
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Infrastructure
Definition
(C. F. D.) Set of assurance requirements that represent a point on the Common Criteria predefined assurance scale. Rationale: NIAP has switched to a “protection profile” program to secure devices.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Set of assurance requirements that represent a point on the Common Criteria predefined assurance scale. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Sources
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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