Overview
The C2 Evaluation Process
The Windows NT Platform - Built to Be Secure
The Windows NT Platform - The Right Choice For Your Security needs
Pricing and Availability
A baseline measurement for a secure operating system is the U.S.
Department of Defense's criteria for a C2-level secure system.
While C2 security is a requirement for many U.S. government installations,
its substantial value extends to any organization concerned about
the security of business-sensitive data.
Some of the most important requirements of C2-level security include
the following:
Since the beginning of the evaluation, Microsoft® and
the NCSC have worked closely together to ensure
C2 compliance of the Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server
platforms. The security protection provided by Microsoft Windows
NT, when configured according to the Windows NT Trusted Facility
Manual, has been evaluated by the NSA. The security features of
Windows NT have been examined against the requirements specified
by the Department of Defense Trusted Computer Security Evaluation
Criteria (TCSEC) dated December 1985.
The Windows NT platform was examined against the B2 Trusted Path and B2 Trusted Facility Management functional
requirements of the TCSEC. In order to satisfy the B2 Trusted
Path functional requirement, a system must support a trusted communication
path between itself and the user for identification and authentication.
Although Windows NT satisfies these functional requirements at
the B2 level, it was not evaluated against any assurance requirements
above its rated C2 level.
Additionally, Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server are
also being evaluated in Europe for the similar F-C2, E3 rating.
This will allow users in both the United States and Europe to
operate certifiably secure systems.
A priority for many users is protecting private, sensitive data
from being lost or exposed. With Windows NT Workstation and Windows
NT Server, large corporations, banks, hospitals, and U.S. government
agencies can be assured that critical business data is protected
from malicious tampering, unauthorized access, and user error.
Security was one of the primary design goals for the Windows NT
platform, and has been built into the base operating system since
the first release of Windows NT 3.1. As such, all base components
of the operating system-the file system, networking, user account
directory, user authentication system, memory management, environment
subsystems, and all key operating system features-have been designed
to provide the highest levels of overall security.
Graphical Administration Tools Easy to use
Securing private and sensitive business data is imperative in
today's business and government environments. And graphical administration
tools, mainstream hardware support, and the ability to run popular
Windows-based applications are critical to organizations that
want to reduce overall system costs. If you need to reduce your
overall system costs, then the Windows NT platform is the right
choice today and tomorrow.
For users that require C2 certification, the NCSC requires that
you install Service Pack 3 for Windows NT Workstation and Windows
NT Server version 3.5. Furthermore, The NSA requires that you
configure the Windows NT platform according to the Windows NT
Trusted Facilities Manual.
Microsoft has recently created several specific SKUs for users
that require C2 certification. These SKUs include the following
components:
These can be ordered directly from Microsoft Inside Sales. For
more information, call Microsoft at
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Overview
In August, 1995, the National Computer Security Center (NCSC),
a division of the National Security Agency (NSA), determined that
Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server version 3.5,
combined with Service Pack 3 for Windows NT 3.5, satisfies all
of the specified requirements of the criteria as class C2. Customers
that require C2 compliant-systems can now use Windows NT Workstation
and Windows NT Server version 3.5 as their base operating systems.
Microsoft is also participating in the Rating Maintenance Phase
(RAMP). Microsoft has intentions to add different platforms as
well as a new processors to the evaluated configuration. A network
configuration of the Windows NT platform version 3.51 is currently
in RAMP evaluation. The C2 evaluation is a landmark event for
popular, Windows-based operating systems. Now organizations can
take advantage of tight security for sensitive business data,
easy-to-use graphical administration tools, and support for popular
Windows®-based applications.
The C2 Evaluation Process
The Windows NT Platform - Built to Be Secure
Both Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server include comprehensive,
graphical tools to help administrators manage and maintain security
in their environments. An administrator can easily control which
users have access to specific resources, such as files or printers,
from a central location.
The security implementation is also easy for end-users. A simple
password-based logon procedure gives users access to the appropriate
resources. They do not see the internal complexities of system-level
encryptionthey just log on and begin enjoying the benefits of
common Windows-based applications, all in a secure environment.
The Windows NT Platform - The Right Choice For Your Security Needs
Pricing and Availability
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Product Description Estimated
Part Number Retail
Price
STANDARD RETAIL PRODUCTS
Windows NT Workstation 3.5 C2 Release $319.00
Includes Workstation software and documentation. Both SKUs
include full installation media, hardcopy Installation Guide,
Systems Guide, Hardware Compatibility List, Administrator's
Security Guide, and Service Pack 3 for Windows NT Workstation
and Window NT Server version 3.5
3.5" media. 236-874-350
CD-ROM media. 236-875-350
Windows NT Server 3.51 10-Client Network Value Pack C2 Release $999.00
Everything is included in one package and you save
approximately 30% on the Client Access Licenses, which is like
getting 2 Client Access Licenses for free. Contains Server and
10 Client Access Licenses. SKUs include full installation
media, hardcopy Installation Guide, Hardware Compatibility
List, Administrator's Security Guide, and Service Pack 3 for
Windows NT Workstation and Window NT Server version 3.5.
CD-ROM media. 227-875-350
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