At a minimum, basic-robustness COTS IA and IA-enabled products are used to protect publicly released information from malicious tampering or destruction and ensure its availability. The basic-robustness requirements for products are defined in the Protection Profile Consistency Guidance for Basic Robustness published under the IATF.
MAC / CONF | Impact | Subject Area |
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PUBLIC | High | Security Design and Configuration |
Threat |
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Utilizing GOTS or COTS IA and IA-enabled IT products that are designated at a lower robustness then is required will increase network vulnerability by not adequately protecting DoD data and information systems. Â By adhering to robustness requirements, organizations can be confident that they are applying the appropriate level of protection to their network. |
Guidance |
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1. At a minimum, basic-robustness COTS IA and IA-enabled products shall be used to protect publicly released information from malicious tampering or destruction and ensure its availability. 2. The basic-robustness requirements for products are defined in the Protection Profile Consistency Guidance for Basic Robustness published under the IATF. |