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

29 The TCSEC is 10 years old, doesn't that mean it's outdated? (Computer Security Evaluation)

The Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) was
published in 1985. While some of the details need
interpretation for current systems, in general the requirements
of the TCSEC are at a level of abstraction that has not
experienced great change. For the areas where it is becoming
difficult to use the TCSEC, the Common Criteria (see Section
II, Question 8) should provide more relevant criteria.

 

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