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Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL)

Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL): (C.

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(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.

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Set of assurance requirements that represent a point on the Common Criteria predefined assurance scale. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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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