GIAC Exam GSEC Topic 8 Question 17 Discussion

The Orange Book deals with confidentiality. It is so named because of the orange color of its cover. It is known as the Department of Defense (DoD) Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria. It provides the information needed to classify computer systems as security levels of A, B,

C, or D, defining the degree of trust.

Answer option C is incorrect. The Red Book is used to examine integrity and availability. This book's official name is Trusted Network

Interpretation. It is so named because of the red color of its cover.

Answer option D is incorrect. The Brown Book is used for understanding trusted facility management. It is so named because of the brown

color of its cover.

Answer option A is incorrect. The Purple Book deals with database management. It is so named because of the purple color of its cover.