Terms and Definitions

The following table lists terms and definitions used in this security mode configuration discussion.

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Security Mode Configuration Terms and Definitions

Term Definition
C2 security 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.
FIPS security FIPS security mode puts the switch into Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) mode, where only FIPS approved authentication and encryption algorithms and methods are used.
security profile Security profile sets the device security mode to either a normal (standard) level of security or to the C2 security mode.
system boot menu The System Image Loader menu accessible during boot up of an S- K- and 7100-Series device.