Common Criteria Tools 10.5 Released

Apple has released Common Criteria Tools 10.5. The tools are targeted mainly towards governmental institutions. Common Criteria Tools is the standard set of security tools designed to provide a reliable evaluation of the security capabilities of IT products. Using it, customers gain confidence in the security of IT products. You can grab the latest version of Apple's Common Criteria Tools (10.5) right HERE.

"Apple Common Criteria Tools is an internationally approved set of security standards which provides a clear and reliable evaluation of the security capabilities of Information Technology products," Apple states. "By providing an independent assessment of a product's ability to meet security standards, Common Criteria gives customers more confidence in the security of Information Technology products and leads to more informed decisions."

As noted above, Apple's Common Criteria Tools are aimed at security-conscious customers, such as the U.S. Federal Government. They require Common Criteria certification as a determining factor in purchasing decisions, Apple explains. And since the requirements for certification are clearly established, vendors can actually target very specific security needs, providing broad product offerings at the same time.

Common Criteria is currently adopted by 14 nations. Its international purpose enables users from other countries to purchase Information Technology products with a high level of confidence. Certification is recognized across all complying nations.

In simpler words, the utility Apple offers lets IT managers, security-focused firms and pretty much everyone who likes to know how safe their business using the Mac OS X is, a clear image of whether a Mac OS X Leopard system meets minimum security requirements for use in data-sensitive circumstances.

Apple Common Criteria Tools 10.5 is a free download.

Recently Apple has also updated Boot Camp. The Leopard-included utility assists users in installing Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista on Intel-based. Version 2.1 addresses certain issues with the utility and improves compatibility with XP and Vista.