Word of the Day – September 14, 2026

common criteria

Acronyms

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Non-standard Terms

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
cDoc Governing document that provides a comprehensive, rigorous method for specifying security function and assurance requirements for products and systems; Common Criteria is an International Standard ISO/IEC 5408 that is more formally called 'Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation'. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
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Record Example Governing document that provides a comprehensive, rigorous method for specifying security function and assurance requirements for products and systems. (used 1 times in citations and controls)
Record Example An international standard for product evaluations. (used 24 times in citations and controls)

Other Forms

Type Other Form
Plural common criteria
Plural Common Criteria
Plural Possessive common criteria's
Plural Possessive Common Criteria's
Possessive common criteria's
Possessive Common Criteria's

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Citations

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