Panel Discussion: Common Criteria & US National Security Priorities (R03b)
As cyber threats continue to evolve, securing the technology used in US defense and critical infrastructure has never been more critical. Common Criteria (CC) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that commercial and government IT products meet rigorous security standards before being deployed in national security systems.
This expert panel will explore the intersection of Common Criteria certification and US national security priorities, examining how CC supports initiatives like the NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program, the DoDIN Approved Products List (APL), and supply chain risk management for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Discussion Topics:
- The role of Common Criteria in securing U.S. military and government networks.
- How CC certification aligns with CSfC, DoDIN APL, CMMC, and FedRAMP.
- The impact of emerging cybersecurity threats on certification requirements.
- Challenges vendors face in achieving Common Criteria certification for national security applications.
- How the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA) supports international defense collaboration.