Common Criteria Guide

Master Common Criteria with Confidence – Your Ultimate Guide to Certification Success!

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For less than the cost of one consulting session, gain a full year of expert-led training!

  • Are you struggling to prepare the required Developer Documents for your upcoming Common Criteria certification project? 
  • Do you think you could use the already existing docs for your product's evaluation? 
  • Do you think it is time-consuming or sometimes even confusing to comply with CC requirements? 
  • If you are preparing for your first Common Criteria certification project, or you already have experience with CC evaluation, but willing to save some time and money in preparation.

Let's see how CCGuide can make your life easier

What we created:

  • Educational material package for Software Developers to streamline CC evaluation preparation.

What's included:

  • Tutorial videos for each evaluation class.
  • Fully completed EAL4 developer documents for a sample TOE called VulnSite.
  • Developer document templates for all evaluation classes.

Key benefits:

  • Clear explanations of CC terminology and evaluation steps in short videos by experts.
  • Sample project (VulnSite) with complete CC documentation.
  • Templates to prepare EAL4+ documentation faster and more efficiently.
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It feels like you had your own Common Criteria consultant at hand whenever you need. You don't need to ask the questions, CCGuide will already provide you the answers. Follow the provided guidelines and get prepared.
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In the package you will find:

  • A Sample Target Of Evaluation (TOE)

  • EAL 4 Sample Developer Documentation

  • EAL 4 Templates to meet the CC Requirements

  • Tutorial Videos for better understanding

  • Consultancy hours

Benefits & Features

Save Time & Energy

No need to do research or think for ages. CCGuide will provide you the essence of Common Criteria requirements and guide you throught the most necessary steps. No extra hours will be spent on preparation as the road is already trodden.

Avoid mistakes

You don't need to make any of the typical mistakes. The key learnings and findings of almost 10 years were built into this knowledge base. Hundreds of developer mistakes during those years of Common Criteria Consultancy and Evaluation projects showed us where to put the emphasizes.

Use expert guidance

The advanced package includes 3 MDs of CC consultancy, which gives you the opportunity to discuss any product specific questions. We recommend using these consultancy hours after going through the complete educational materials, trying to prepare documents for all classes.

Maximize efficiency

Starting with CC basic tutorial will make you understand Common Criteria glossary and requirements better. Using the provided templates and checking the sample product's completed developer documents will make your team work much faster and smoother.

Minimize risks

CCGuide tutorials give you all the information you need to avoid unnecessary iterations with your Testing Laboratory. The provided templates and their guidance were developed on many years of experiences to minimize potential risks of CC evaluation projects.

Maximize quality

Following the tips and guidance provided in the tutorial videos and the templates ensure the highest quality of developer documentation. Only the necessary information will be provided, based on the exact CC requirements. No more, no less.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

How can I purchase the CCGuide educational material?

Send us an email (to ccguide@cclab.com with your billing information) or register on this website via the registration form, if you would like to purchase CC Guide. We will then send you a proforma invoice and after payment will send you the information required to access it by e-mail.

What is included in the CCGuide educational material package?

The CC educational material is available in Basic and Advanced packages. 

The Basic package includes: 

  • Sample - 1 year access to a Target of Evaluation (TOE)
  • Sample – set of completed developer documentation package based on EAL 4 CC requirements
  • Templates - complete set of EAL 4 document templates for all evaluation classes to meet CC requirements
  • Tutorial videos for each evaluation class for better understanding

The Advanced package includes:

  • All of the above +
  • 3 MD of CC Consultancy to allow you to ask product-specific questions

How much do I have to pay for CCGuide?

Basic package price: 9.900 EUR

Advanced package price: 11.900 EUR

See the above question for details of each package.

Can I share access with my colleagues within the company?

Certainly, because we recognize that a Common Criteria evaluation project engages not just one individual within the company but an entire project team. Thanks to the educational material we want everyone involved in the evaluation at your company to get the necessary help you need.

What happens if I need further consulting?

If, after purchasing CCGuide and using up all the included consultancy hours you will still need further consultation with our experts, then we will send you a proposal for the extra consulting.

What happens if my access expires?

Access to CCGuide materials is for one year. The tutorial and the regularly updated content will be available upon successful renewal.