Common Criteria Best Practices for Vendors: Helping your Friendly Neighbourhood Labs Ensure a Smooth Evaluation (R02a)
Presented from a CCTL evaluator’s perspective, this talk outlines practical best practices vendors can follow to streamline Common Criteria evaluations. Spanning development to post-evaluation phases, it emphasizes early planning involving collaborative gap analysis, and proactive issue resolution. Intended for vendors of all experience levels—from seasoned CC veterans to those undergoing their first evaluation—it also stresses on clear communication and common pitfalls to avoid, helping ensure a smoother process for vendors, labs, and certification schemes alike.