Americas Compliance
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Americas Compliance
What are the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)?
The United States Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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What is the FIPS 140-3 Standard?
The 140 series of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are U.S. government computer security standards that specify requirements for cryptographic modules, providing four increasing qualitative levels intended to cover a wide range of potential applications and environments. The NIST created FIPS 140-2, which is required for US and Canadian government procurements in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
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