We expertly guide technology companies in achieving their FIPS 140 goals

What we do

About Us

Our Background

With over two decades of experience completing hundreds of successful FIPS 140 projects, Mark Minnoch and Steve Weymann launched KeyPair Consulting to deliver dramatically superior service to our clients.

Our Vision

To be the company that best understands, guides, and executes the FIPS 140 strategies of our clients.

How we help

Our Services

FIPS 140-2 Workshop

Gap analysis and strategy workshop for a successful validation

FIPS Consulting

Consulting, documentation services, and project management for FIPS 140 validations

Private Labels

Private label validations for open source software FIPS 140 modules

Who we are

Our Team

Mark J. Minnoch

Co-Founder, CISSP

Steve Weymann

Co-Founder, CISSP

Joshua E. Hill, Ph.D.

Information Security Scientist

Latest News

Blog

CMVP news

2020 FIPS Cert. Stats

From January through June 2020, Acumen Security have produced the most FIPS 140-2 certificates. The total number of certificates issued through June 2020 is down ~33% when compared with the …

CMVP news

2019 FIPS Cert. Stats

In 2019, the CMVP issued 236 FIPS 140-2 certificates. Acumen Security produced the most number of certificates (52) for their customers. Security Level 1 certificates accounted for 58% of the …

FIPS 186-2 Transition

If your FIPS 140-2 module includes any FIPS 186-2 algorithms (other than signature verification), then you must take action to avoid the CMVP’s historical list (aka “Do Not Buy List” …

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The next step

Get in touch

DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR FIPS PROJECT?

Let’s connect to discuss your plans. Please include your phone number in your message if you would like Mark or Steve to give you a call.

Expect to receive a reply from us within three business hours.

Headquarters

987 Osos Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3212
United States

+1 (805) 316-5024

info@KeyPair.us