NATO Security Policies, supporting directives and guidance documentation call for the implementation of security measures and use of security products to protect information processed, stored or transmitted (handled) in communication, information, other electronic systems, and supporting system services and resources, against loss of confidentiality, integrity or availability.
Project staffs involved in systems/equipment planning, selection and procurement need to have access to information on the current and future availability of IA products in order to realistically define how IA aspects can be met in systems handling NATO information. Therefore, a definitive, current list of NATO IA Products, Protection Profiles and Packages shall be formulated, updated and maintained.