The A/B, A/B/C, or A/B/C/D switch used for network switching in IP-based VTC systems implementing a single CODEC that supports conferences on multiple networks with different classification levels must be Common Criteria certified.

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<VulnDiscussion>Common Criteria provides assurance that the process of specification, implementation, and evaluation of a computer security product has been conducted in a rigorous, standard, and repeatable manner at a level commensurate with the target environment for use. The Defense Security/Cybersecurity Authorization Working Group (DSAWG) mandated that the A/B, A/B/C, or A/B/C/D switches used in VTC systems implementing a single CODEC that supports conferences on multiple networks with different classification levels, where these networks are simultaneously and permanently connected to these networks, must receive NIAP approval in accordance with CNSSP #11. This was primarily due to the potential interconnection of separate networks designated as National Security Systems through the switch. This was a prerequisite to their approval of the multinetwork VTC system architecture. Therefore, the A/B, A/B/C, or A/B/C/D switch must be satisfactorily evaluated and validated in accordance with the provisions of the NIAP Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>