Common Criteria
Common Criteria (CC) is an international standard (ISO/IEC 15408) for computer security certification, providing a framework for evaluating and certifying the security features of IT products and systems. It establishes a set of security requirements and evaluation criteria that vendors can use to demonstrate that their products meet specific security assurance levels, ensuring consistency and comparability across different products and countries.
Developers should learn Common Criteria when working on security-critical applications, such as government systems, financial services, healthcare software, or any product requiring formal security validation. It is essential for projects that must comply with regulatory or contractual security standards, as it provides a recognized methodology for achieving and proving security assurance, helping to build trust with clients and stakeholders in high-risk environments.