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Which of the following was developed by the National Co…

Which of the following was developed by the National Computer Security Center (NCSC) for the US
Department of Defense?

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A.
TCSEC

B.
ITSEC

C.
DIACAP

D.
NIACAP

Explanation:
Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) is a United States Government Department of Defense
(DoD) standard that sets basic requirements for assessing the effectiveness of computer security controls built
into a computer system. The TCSEC was used to evaluate, classify and select computer systems being
considered for the processing, storage and retrieval of sensitive or classified information.
The TCSEC, frequently referred to as the Orange Book, is the centerpiece of the DoD Rainbow Series
publications. Initially issued in 1983 by the National Computer Security Center (NCSC), an arm of the National
Security Agency, and then updated in 1985. TCSEC was replaced by the Common Criteria international
standard originally published in 2005.
Incorrect Answers:
B: The Information Technology Security Evaluation Criteria (ITSEC) was the first attempt at establishing a
single standard for evaluating security attributes of computer systems and products by many European
countries. This is not what is described in the question.
C: The DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) is a United States
Department of Defense (DoD) process that means to ensure that companies and organizations apply risk
management to information systems (IS). This is not what is described in the question.
D: The National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (NIACAP) is the minimumstandard process for the certification and accreditation of computer and telecommunications systems that
handle U.S. This is not what is described in the question.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Computer_System_Evaluation_Criteria
Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 399


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