Common Criteria certifications

Microsoft is committed to optimizing the security of its products and services. As part of that commitment, Microsoft supports the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation program, ensures that products incorporate the features and functions required by relevant Common Criteria Protection Profiles, and completes Common Criteria certifications of Microsoft Windows products. This topic lists the Windows products certified against the Common Criteria (current and archived), together with documentation from each certification.

Windows client operating systems

The Windows client releases listed below have been certified against one or more Protection Profiles, as listed on the Common Criteria Portal. Click on a release for its certification details, including links to certification documents. The Security Target describes the product editions in scope, the security functionality in the product, and the assurance measures from the Protection Profile used as part of the evaluation. The Administrative Guide provides guidance on configuring the product to match the evaluated configuration. The Certification Report or Validation Report documents the results of the evaluation, with the Assurance Activity Report (where available) providing details on the evaluator's actions.

Windows 11 releases

Windows 10 releases

Previous Windows releases

Windows Server operating systems

The Windows Server releases listed below have been certified against one or more Protection Profiles, as listed on the Common Criteria Portal. Click on a release for its certification details, including links to certification documents. The Security Target describes the product editions in scope, the security functionality in the product, and the assurance measures from the Protection Profile used as part of the evaluation. The Administrative Guide provides guidance on configuring the product to match the evaluated configuration. The Certification Report or Validation Report documents the results of the evaluation, with the Assurance Activity Report (where available) providing details on the evaluator's actions.

Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016 releases

Windows Server semi-annual releases

Previous Windows Server releases