Update: FIPS Module for OpenSSL 1.1.x
The OpenSSL Management Committee (OMC) posted an update on the next FIPS Module for OpenSSL 1.1.x. Two quick highlights: Five excellent sponsors are contributing to the success of this project …
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KeyPair Speaking at CSfC Technology Day
Mark Minnoch, Co-Founder of KeyPair Consulting, is presenting at the Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Technology Day on October 2, 2018. The conference includes speakers from the NSA, Mercury Systems, KeyPair Consulting, …
OpenSSL FIPS Object Module 2.0 on CD
Looking for the OpenSSL FIPS Object Module (FOM) 2.0 distribution on CD? (For FIPS 140-2 Certificates #1747, #2398, and #2473) KeyPair Consulting will send you a CD for FREE. Send …
You Have Your FIPS Certificate. Now What?
Many years ago, I purchased my first new vehicle, a Dodge Ram Club Cab named “Big Red.” That truck allowed me to pack in students from my youth group, help …
KeyPair Speaking at ICMC18
At the sixth annual International Cryptographic Module Conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (May 8-11), Mark and Steve of KeyPair Consulting are contributing the following talks: “FIPS 140-2 Inside” – You’re (Probably) Doing …
What’s in a Logo?
When you start your own company, everything is exciting… especially the process of creating your identity. Here are some fun facts about the logo we selected for KeyPair Consulting: Since …
“FIPS 140-2 Inside” Paper
Sure, you are wise to include a previously validated FIPS 140-2 cryptographic module in your product, but are you adding value for your customers or causing procurement delays? In our …
How to Include Additional Operating Environments in Your Security Policy
Let’s assume that you have met the porting requirements for listing additional operating environments in your FIPS 140-2 Security Policy. (As a reminder, those requirements are detailed in the FIPS 140-2 …
Maintaining a FIPS 140-2 Certificate
I often receive questions about maintaining a FIPS 140-2 certificate after changes are made to the module. Here is some information from the trenches for those not familiar with the …
Accelerate Your FIPS 140-2 Validation
Rarely updated and often overlooked, the FIPS document Frequently Asked Questions for the Cryptographic Module Validation Program deserves a spot in your FIPS library. Any technology vendor starting a FIPS 140-2 project needs …