FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards)

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FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) are a set of standards that describe document processing, encryption algorithms and other information technology standards for use within non-military government agencies and by government contractors and vendors who work with the agencies.

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The Computer Security Resource Center is an excellent resource for staying on top of Federal Information Processing Standards.

This was last updated in March 2011

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Forum's gateways first to comply with security standard

Forum Systems has announced that its XML Web services security gateway products are the first to comply with the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS). (SearchSOA.com)
How to verify 140-2 (FIPS 140-2) compliance

In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, identity management and access control expert, Joel Dubin, discuses several ways to verify that Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 is being enforced. (SearchSecurity.com)
ReefEdge adds FIPS security to WLAN products

ReefEdge had joined a growing number of WLAN vendors by adding FIPS140-2 certification to its products, betting that the stringent security guidelines will attract more government business. (SearchNetworking.com)

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