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AISEP Interpretations

AISEP stakeholders are able to request that the ACA review and, where appropriate, issue an interpretation or clarification of accepted IT security evaluation criteria or AISEP publications.

This process is called an AISEP Request for Interpretation (ARI). Further detail is provided in AP1 Program Policy.

The table below lists released AISEP Interpretations.

Identifier Short Description Version Status Date Issued Date Withdrawn
AI001 [PDF, 116KB] Provides general guidance on semi-formal and formal styles and how they should be evaluated with EAL 5 - 7 methodologies. 1.0 Current 21-Jul-05  
AI002 [PDF, 97.5KB] Cryptographic testing requirements by AISEFs in Common Criteria evaluations. 1.0 Current 11-Jan-06  
AI003 [PDF, 131KB] Issues a minor correction against AP1 V3.1 for monthly project reporting deadlines. 1.0 Current 06-Feb-07  
AI004 [PDF, 123KB] Clarifies the meaning of operations within Australia and/or New Zealand with regard to AISEF licensing policy. 1.0 Current 06-Feb-07  
AI005 [PDF, 147KB] Enhances the timing requirements associated with the attainment of NATA test laboratory status. 1.0 Current 06-Feb-07