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MISSI X31 results


From: Bill Stout <stoutb () pios com>
Date: Fri, 03 Oct 1997 16:16:11 -0700

The NSAs' Missi X31 web site ( http://missi.ie.gov/ )lists reports for V-One
Smartwall, SCC Sidewinder, and the TIS Gauntlet.  The reports include simple
'validated/not validated/not tested' checklists, and are not a certification.

The versions tested are a bit old, but the bone I have to  pick is that they
refuse to post the report for FW-1, which was completed long ago.  I've been
told the results are 'classified', others in the X31 group say they are
'politically negotiating' through the state department with the company for
permission to release the report (whatever for?).  The X31 group refuses to
discuss any content of the report or test results, which is out of character.

Anyone else have an 'in' with the X31 group, or otherwise have access to the
report?  There is a phone number on the webpage, but I haven't gone anywhere
with that and others for the last month or so.  Maybe a FOIA is in order.  I
have a big bank (national infrastruture type) customer that might use FW-1.

Please let's not discuss conspiracy theories.

Bill Stout



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