Evaluation Assurance Level

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

EAL

CNSSI 4009-2015

Definition(s):

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.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 under evaluation assurance level (EAL)

Glossary Comments

Comments about specific definitions should be sent to the authors of the linked Source publication. For NIST publications, an email is usually found within the document.

Comments about the glossary's presentation and functionality should be sent to secglossary@nist.gov.

See NISTIR 7298 Rev. 3 for additional details.

Information Technology Laboratory

Computer Security Resource Center

Computer Security Resource Center

Evaluation Assurance Level

Glossary Comments