Availability of C2 Security Compliant Windows NT

 Last reviewed: August 27, 1996
Article ID: Q137018
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5

SUMMARY

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.

MORE INFORMATION

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)

KBCategory: kbother
KBSubcategory: ntsecurity
Additional reference words: prodnt 3.50

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Last reviewed: August 27, 1996
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