Appendix A Security Certifications
Although often not necessary, selecting a network operating system that has earned a security rating can be advantageous. For instance, if your company has a security-conscious Chief Technology Officer, a network operating system that has an internationally recognized security rating would be an easier sell than one that doesn’t. Furthermore, some companies you do business with may require it.
A number of different organizations, including the U.S. government, have defined a set of security requirements that must be met in order for the operating system to be used within those organizations. At the very least, the classifications can be used to help people (primarily the U.S. government and its contractors) ...
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