Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “FIPS 140-2”
Algorithm validation testing is a critical path issue for FIPS 140-3 validations and for NIAP Protection Profile-based Common Criteria evaluations. Equipment vendors are often surprised at the level of effort and the potential challenges in successfully completing the algorithm testing …
The most common question we receive from clients on the FIPS Validation process is: “after my validation report has been sent to the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (“CMVP”), how long will it take to complete the Validation?”. This post outlines …
First time vendors to the FIPS 140 validation process are often not aware of the scope of supporting documentation and evidence required. These documentation inputs are integral to the lab being able to perform and finalize the full validation process. …
For the past few years, the Common Criteria program has been mandating entropy analysis for almost all protection profile based evaluations. Since November 2020, NIST 800-90B has also become a mandatory requirement under the FIPS 140-2 and the forthcoming FIPS …
The claimed entropy source for a FIPS 140 validated module now requires compliance to NIST SP800-90B. This means that any cryptographic module going through FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 validation needs to adhere to NIST implementation guidance 7.18 – Entropy …
[Updated July 6, 2021 – NIAP requires exact match CPU specs in CAVP certificates] Most CC evaluations performed in North America include cryptographic security claims called out in the target Protection Profile (PP) that is being used. Those requirements are …
ACVP Test Harness Considerations
Automated Algorithm Testing
OpenSSL is used in some part by an overwhelmingly large percentage of the enterprise vendor community. Those vendors which need to go through FIPS 140-2 or Common Criteria may find themselves needing to perform algorithm testing and may be presented …
In part 2 of our multi-part Lightship Security video tutorial series geared toward vendors who are new to FIPS 140-2, we discuss the concept of cryptographic boundaries, cryptographic libraries and the design aspects required for FIPS 140-2 compliance. The previously …
