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