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18 What is the Rainbow Series? (Computer Security Evaluation)




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This article is from the Computer Security Evaluation FAQ, by Trusted Product Evaluation Program TPEP@dockmaster.ncsc.mil.

18 What is the Rainbow Series? (Computer Security Evaluation)

The "Rainbow Series" is the name given to the collection of
interpretation documents (e.g., TNI and TDI) and guidance
documents (e.g., Guide to understanding MAC, Password
Guidelines) published by the National Computer Security Center
(NCSC). Each document has a different color cover, thus the
name "Rainbow Series." The guidelines of the rainbow series,
are designed to expand on, and clarify, the requirements in the
Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC). They are,
however, only guidance. The words of the requirements and
interpretations are used as the metric for evaluation, not the
guidelines. A single copy of every rainbow series
document is available without charge to U.S. addresses
by writing to:

INFOSEC AWARENESS, ATTN: Y13/IAOC
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
9800 SAVAGE ROAD
FT MEADE MD 20755-6000

or by calling (410) 766-8729. Additional copies may be
obtained from the Government Printing Office. The Trusted
Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) and most of the
other rainbow series documents are available at
<http://www.radium.ncsc.mil/tpep/library/rainbow/>.

 

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