A NEW STRATEGY FOR COTS IN CLASSIFIED SYSTEMS
Simon R. Wiseman, Colin J. Whittaker · 1997
The use of Multi-Level Mode invariably leads to a requirement for security functionality in TCSEC class B1 or above, which is not available in mainstream COTS operating system products. The use of niche-market products which do provide the appropriate functionality and assurance brings a high degree of risk to a procurement, because such products are either less than fully developed or are effectively obsolete versions which do not support the latest applications.