AlmaLinux 9.2 Achieves International Common Criteria Security Certification in Japan
CIO Influence, Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
AlmaLinux 9.2 earned Common Criteria security certification in Japan, independently verifying its security functions.
The AlmaLinux OS Foundation announced that AlmaLinux 9.2 received Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408) certification in Japan in collaboration with Cybertrust Japan.
This third-party evaluation verifies that the OS meets internationally recognized security assurance requirements.
The certification is significant for critical infrastructure sectors including government, finance, and healthcare.
Foundation chair Benny Vasquez noted organizations increasingly want platforms combining openness, transparency, and independently verified security.
It reinforces AlmaLinux's suitability for mission-critical deployments needing supply chain security and integrity verification.