SanDisk eligible for Common Criteria certification

It has been selected for Common Criteria EAL2 certification under the data protection schedule of the Defence Signals Directorate, Australian Government Department of Defence.

After independent testing and evaluation by stratsec, an approved Common Criteria laboratory, SanDisk’s Cruzer Enterprise is eligible for certification.

The Common Criteria is an internationally recognised ISO standard used by governments and other organisations to assess the security and assurance of technology products.

Common Criteria sets the evaluation standard for security products and its certifications are recognised in 26 countries around the world.

"Common criteria certification will validate the Cruzer Enterprise FIPS edition secure USB flash drives as an important aspect of an organisation’s overall security strategy, while providing potential customers with assurance that it meets the rigorous security requirements put forth by the nternational community,” said David Matot, product manager, SanDisk Enterprise.

“In order to meet the unique needs of government agencies, SanDisk has commenced testing of its secure USB flash drives, to ensure it meets requirements for stringent EAL2 certification.”

SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise FIPS edition is designed to meet the security requirements of government agencies and financial institutions, set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

The encrypted flash drive imposes mandatory access control on all files, which are stored in a secure partition that implements 256-bit hardware-based AES encryption.

CMC, the enterprise data management software adds a higher level of control to Cruzer Enterprise FIPS edition by centrally managing the drive’s complete lifecycle, from initial user-deployment, through usage audit and reporting, password administration and data backup, to drive termination if lost or stolen.