Accessibility

The SecureOffice® suite supports a minimal set of hardware and software as part of providing a highly restricted operating environment. Because the SecureOffice suite is typically used as a National Security System, this highly restrictive interface was specifically configured as mandated by NSA to limit the number of functions that might be accessible from a security attack point of view.

Trusted Computer Solutions refers you to the Accessibility Forum, Quick Reference Guide to Section 508 Resource Documents, September 15, 2003, Version 1.0, page 1 for the applicable language.

"When does acquisition of E&IT [Electronic and Information Technology] result in a general section 508 exception?

National Security System?
Section 508 does not apply to E&IT being acquired by a Federal agency where the function, operation, or use involves intelligence activities, cryptologic activities related to national security, command and control of military forces, equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system, or systems which are critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions. This exception does not apply to a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications).

'Back Office' Exception?
The local interfaces on E&IT located in spaces frequented only by service personnel for maintenance, repair, or occasional monitoring of equipment are not required to comply with section 508. Interfaces and content of such E&IT that can be operated remotely are covered and do not qualify for this exception."

Please refer to the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) applicable to the product of interest.

SecureOffice Trusted Thin Client PDF VPAT