Security Profile Mode

C2 security mode is a security rating established by the U.S. National Computer Security Center (NCSC) and specifies that a product passes the Department of Defense (DoD) Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) tests. A product that meets the C2 security mode rating provides at least the minimum allowable levels of confidence demanded for government agencies and offices and other organizations that process classified or secure information.

Security profile mode determines access to some commands based upon user mode and the sensitivity of the command to security considerations. Security profile can also affect parameter range and default values for some commands.

Security profile mode is set using the set security profile command and can be set to C2 or normal. The show security profile command displays the current security profile setting for the device.

Note

Changing the security profile mode of the switch requires a system reset.