> From: Ming Lu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 11:59:38 -0500 (EST)
>
> Trusted OS costs much more than regular OS. Trusted solaris give you B-2
> level of OS security, but if you cann't secure your content of web site,
> it does nothing for you.
SunFed's Trusted Solaris is only B1/CMW, not B2. But if you buy a trusted
OS, you are doing it because you are buying the security. Many firewalls
cost much, much more than a trusted OS. Comparing the cost of a trusted
OS to an unsecured OS isn't a fair comparison in the case where you are
buying the OS for security.
The pricing for trusted OSes has varied a lot over the years based on the
platform, the number of users, the volume, and the configuration. The
"quantity one" pricing from Argus, DEC, DG, HP, SCO, SunFed, et al. has
ranged from under $200 to about $15,000 for a B1 or higher trusted OS.
So you need to really check on pricing and ask for the best deals when
you are looking to buy.
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