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E-19. Where can I purchase a magnetic stripe reader/writer?

Mag-Tek
http://www.magtek.com
20725 S. Annalee Avenue
Carson, CA 90746
(310)631-8602 (Voice)
(310)631-3956 (Fax)

   Track  Write  Interface          Model        Price
   ---------------------------------------------------
   2      No     Keyboard/RS-232
   1,2    No     Keyboard/RS-232
   2,3    No     Keyboard/RS-232
   1,2,3  No     RS-232
   1,2,3  Yes    Standalone/RS-232


American Microsystems
http://www.amis.com
2190 Regal Parkway
Euless, TX 76040
(800)648-4452 (Voice)
(817)685-6232 (Fax)

   Track  Write  Interface          Model        Price
   ---------------------------------------------------
   2      No                                      $250


CPU Advance
PO Box 2434
Harwood Station
Littleton, MA 01460
(508)624-4819 (Fax)

   Track  Write  Interface          Model        Price
   ---------------------------------------------------
    1,2   Yes                       C1523         $389
    2,3   Yes                       C1534         $389


Herback and Rademan
http://www.herbach.com
18 Canal Street
P.O. Box 122
Bristol, PA 19007-0122
(215)788-5583 (Voice)
(215)788-9577 (Fax)

   Track  Write  Interface          Model        Price
   ---------------------------------------------------
   2      No                        TM92CMP1966    $15


Neuron Electronics
http://www.neuron-usa.com
3848 Del Amo Boulevard
Suite #301
Torrance, CA 90503
(310)793-1300 (Voice)
(310)793-1304 (Fax)

   Track  Write  Interface          Model        Price
   ---------------------------------------------------
   2      Yes                       MCR 231-2A


Omron Electronics, Inc.
http://www.omron.com
One East Commerce Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(800)556-6766 (Voice)
(708)843-7787 (Fax)

Security Photo Corporation
1051 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
(800)533-1162 (Voice)
(617)783-3200 (Voice)
(617)783-1966 (Voice)

Timeline Inc,
http://www.digisys.net/timeline/
23605 Telo Avenue
Torrence, CA 90505
(800)872-8878 (Voice)
(800)223-9977 (Voice)

Alltronics
http://www.alltronics.com
2300 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 943-9774 Voice
(408) 943-9776 Fax
(408) 943-0622 BBS
Part Number: 92U067

Atalla Corp, a division of Tandem Computers Incorporated
http://www.atalla.com
2304 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95131
(800)523-9981 (Voice)
(408)435-8850 (Voice)
(408)435-1116 (Fax)


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E-20. What are the rainbow books and how can I get them?

Orange Book
DoD 5200.28-STD
Department of Defense Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria.

Green Book
CSC-STD-002-85
Department of Defense Password Management Guideline.

Yellow Book
CSC-STD-003-85
Computer Security Requirements -- Guidance for Applying the Department
of Defense Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria in Specific
Environments.

Yellow Book
CSC-STD-004-85
Technical Rationale Behind CSC-STD-003-85: Computer Security
Requirements.  Guidance for Applying the Department of Defense Trusted
Computer System Evaluation Criteria in Specific Environments.

Tan Book
NCSC-TG-001
A Guide to Understanding Audit in Trusted Systems.

Bright Blue Book
NCSC-TG-002
Trusted Product Evaluation - A Guide for Vendors.

Neon Orange Book
NCSC-TG-003
A Guide to Understanding Discretionary Access Control in Trusted
Systems.

Teal Green Book
NCSC-TG-004
Glossary of Computer Security Terms.

Red Book
NCSC-TG-005
Trusted Network Interpretation of the Trusted Computer System
Evaluation Criteria.

Orange Book
NCSC-TG-006
A Guide to Understanding Configuration Management in Trusted Systems.

Burgundy Book
NCSC-TG-007
A Guide to Understanding Design Documentation in Trusted Systems.

Dark Lavender Book
NCSC-TG-008
A Guide to Understanding Trusted Distribution in Trusted Systems.

Venice Blue Book
NCSC-TG-009
Computer Security Subsystem Interpretation of the Trusted Computer
System Evaluation Criteria.

Aqua Book
NCSC-TG-010
A Guide to Understanding Security Modeling in Trusted Systems.

Dark Red Book
NCSC-TG-011
Trusted Network Interpretation Environments Guideline -- Guidance for
Applying the Trusted Network Interpretation.

Pink Book
NCSC-TG-013
Rating Maintenance Phase -- Program Document.

Purple Book
NCSC-TG-014
Guidelines for Formal Verification Systems.

Brown Book
NCSC-TG-015
A Guide to Understanding Trusted Facility Management.

Yellow-Green Book
NCSC-TG-016
Guidelines for Writing Trusted Facility Manuals.

Light Blue
NCSC-TG-017
A Guide to Understanding Identification and Authentication in Trusted
Systems.

Light Blue Book
NCSC-TG-018
A Guide to Understanding Object Reuse in Trusted Systems.

Blue Book
NCSC-TG-019
Trusted Product Evaluation Questionnaire.

Gray Book
NCSC-TG-020-A
Trusted Unix Working Group (TRUSIX) Rationale for Selecting
Access Control List Features for the Unix System.

Lavender Book
NCSC-TG-021
Trusted Data Base Management System Interpretation of the Trusted
Computer System Evaluation Criteria.

Yellow Book
NCSC-TG-022
A Guide to Understanding Trusted Recovery in Trusted Systems.

Bright Orange Book
NCSC-TG-023
A Guide to Understandng Security Testing and Test Documentation in
Trusted Systems.

Purple Book
NCSC-TG-024  (Volume 1/4)
A Guide to Procurement of Trusted Systems: An Introduction to
Procurement Initiators on Computer Security Requirements.

Purple Book
NCSC-TG-024 (Volume 2/4)
A Guide to Procurement of Trusted Systems: Language for RFP
Specifications and Statements of Work - An Aid to Procurement
Initiators.

Purple Book
NCSC-TG-024  (Volume 3/4)
A Guide to Procurement of Trusted Systems: Computer Security Contract
Data Requirements List and Data Item Description Tutorial.

Purple Book
NCSC-TG-024  (Volume 4/4)
A Guide to Procurement of Trusted Systems: How to Evaluate a Bidder's
Proposal Document - An Aid to Procurement Initiators and Contractors.

Green Book
NCSC-TG-025
A Guide to Understanding Data Remanence in Automated Information
Systems.

Hot Peach Book
NCSC-TG-026
A Guide to Writing the Security Features User's Guide for Trusted Systems.

Turquiose Book
NCSC-TG-027
A Guide to Understanding Information System Security Officer
Responsibilities for Automated Information Systems.

Violet Book
NCSC-TG-028
Assessing Controlled Access Protection.

Blue Book
NCSC-TG-029
Introduction to Certification and Accreditation.

Light Pink Book
NCSC-TG-030
A Guide to Understanding Covert Channel Analysis of Trusted Systems.

C1 Technical Report-001
Computer Viruses: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment.

C Technical Report 79-91
Integrity in Automated Information Systems.

C Technical Report 39-92
The Design and Evaluation of INFOSEC systems: The Computer Security
Contributions to the Composition Discussion.

C Technical Report 111-91
Integrity-Oriented Control Objectives: Proposed Revisions to the TCSEC,
October 1991.

NCSC Technical Report 002
Use of the TCSEC for Complex, Evolving, Multipolicy Systems.

NCSC Technical Report 003
Turning Multiple Evaluated Products Into Trusted Systems.

NCSC Technical Report 004
A Guide to Procurement of Single Connected Systems - Language for RFP
Specifications and Statements of Work - An Aid to Procurement Initiators
- Includes Complex, Evolving, and Multipolicy Systems.

NCSC Technical Report 005 Volume 1/5
Inference and Aggregation Issues In Secure Database Management Systems.

NCSC Technical Report 005 Volume 2/5
Entity and Referential Integrity Issues In Multilevel Secure Database
Management.

NCSC Technical Report 005 Volume 3/5
Polyinstantiation Issues In Multilevel Secure Database Management
Systems.

NCSC Technical Report 005 Volume 4/5
Auditing Issues In Secure Database Management Systems.

NCSC Technical Report 005 Volume 5/5
Discretionary Access Control Issues In High Assurance Secure Database
Management Systems.

NTISSAM COMPUSEC/1-87
Advisory Memorandum on Office Automation Security Guideline.

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You can get your own free copy of any or all of the books in by writing
or calling:


INFOSEC Awareness
ATTN: V/NISC
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
9800 SAVAGE ROAD
FT MEADE, MD 20755-6755

NSA/ISSO Service Center (NISC)
1-800-688-6115 ext 0
        (410)854-7661

You may request the books in print or you may request a CD-ROM that
contains most of the books.

You can also get most of the Rainbow books in electronic form at
http://www.radium.ncsc.mil/tpep/library/rainbow/index.html

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