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From Eric Betts at the VMware Security Blog -- something we're very proud of.

Link: VMware: VMware Security Blog: VMware Infrastructure Earns Common Criteria EAL4+ Certification.

On May 20, 2008, VMware VI3 (ESX Server 3.0.2 & VirtualCenter 2.0.2) achieved Common Criteria certification at EAL4+ under the Canadian Common Criteria Evaluation and Certification Scheme (CCS).  EAL4+ is the highest assurance level that is recognized globally by all signatories under the Common Criteria Recognition Agreement (CCRA). ...

VMware is the first and only virtualization vendor for industry standard x86 hardware to successfully complete the rigorous Common Criteria certification process. Although several operating system vendors bundle virtualization technologies as part of their products, to date, none have included virtualization technology as part of their Common Criteria security certifications.