Evaluation model for computer security software products based on ISO/IEC 15408 Common Criteria

Abstract

This article presents a model that enables software developers to evaluate their products under the ISO / IEC 15408 Common Criteria, starting with a risk analysis to several companies in Colombia, selected by the obligations to comply in the level of security law information, with an unfavorable outcome that demonstrate the need to implement the standard. From these results we developed a model, which achieves software conceptualized in a TOE (Target of evaluation) which corresponds to an ICT (Information and Communications), and evaluated according to a ST (Secure Target) Common Criteria portal officer, under the functions and required levels in order to identify shortcomings in compliance and safety recommendations for improvement.