Q137018: Availability of C2 Security Compliant Windows NT

Article: Q137018
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:3.5,4.0
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Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition 
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As of August, 1995, Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server version 3.5
with Service Pack 3 for Windows NT 3.5 installed achieved the C2 security rating
from the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). Windows NT Workstation and Windows
NT Server are now the first mainstream, GUI operating systems to successfully
complete this security evaluation.

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As of September, 1995, customers who require C2 secure versions of Windows NT
Workstation or Server version 3.5 can begin placing orders directly with
Microsoft Inside Sales at (800) 426-9400.

Successful completion of the C2 security evaluation means that Windows NT
Workstation and Server version 3.5 have now been added to the Evaluated Products
List (EPL) published by the National Security Agency. Even though the C2
security class springs from the needs of US government installations, any
organization concerned about security of business- sensitive data may have need
of these security features.

For additional information on the C2 Evaluation and Certification process, please
see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  ARTICLE-ID: Q93362
  TITLE : C2 Evaluation and Certification for Windows NT

The National Security Agency requires that customers purchase the following
components as the first step toward completion of a secure installation:

1. The Windows NT Workstation or Windows NT Server software.

2. Service Pack 3 for Windows NT version 3.5.

3. The Security Administrator's Guide (aka Trusted Facilities Manual)


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Version           : winnt:3.5,4.0

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