See Also
Securing Sensitive Government Data: Understanding FIPS Certification and ComplianceCryptographic Module Validation Program | CSRC | CSRCFIPS Compliance vs. Validation: Understanding the Difference for Robust ProtectionWhat is the difference between FIPS 140-2 and 140-3? | Cerberus FTP ServerWhat Is FIPS 140-2?
The Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 (FIPS 140-2) is a U.S. and Canadian co-sponsored security standard for hardware, software, and firmware solutions. In U.S. government procurement, all solutions thatuse cryptography must completeFIPS 140-2 validation to ensure endusers receivea high degree of security, assurance, and dependability.
