Novell Technologies Certified for Government

The Novell International Cryptographic Infrastructure (NICI) is the common infrastructure for security services incorporated into Novell products. This infrastructure has achieved Federal Information Processing Standard FIPS 140-2 certification status, demonstrating that it meets U.S. Federal Government procurement requirements for the protection of sensitive data.

In addition, Novell Linux solutions offer the security assurance levels required by government organizations around the globe. Novell SUSE Linux has achieved an industry-leading Common Criteria Evaluated Assurance Level 3+ (EAL 3+) certification with a Controlled Access Protection Profile (CAPP) and is currently working to achieve EAL 4+/CAPP certification in the near future. This certification provides assurance that Novell's security levels have been evaluated, verified and endorsed by a qualified third party. It is internationally recognized proof that Novell SUSE Linux product features and support processes meet or exceed security requirements for commercial operating systems products. In addition, Novell provides global Linux technical support and ensures that deploying Linux remains a safe choice through its Novell Linux Indemnification Program.

• Novell International Cryptographic Infrastructure (NICI) site
• Federal Information Processing Standard FIPS 140-2
• Common Criteria Evaluated Assurance Level 4+ (EAL 4+)
• Novell Linux Indemnity Program
• Linux Technical Support