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FIPS 140-2 and 140-3 are NIST standards for validating cryptographic modules across four security levels, with 140-3 aligning to ISO 19790.
FIPS 140-2 and 140-3 Definition: FIPS 140-2 and 140-3 are NIST standards for validating cryptographic modules across four security levels, with 140-3 aligning to ISO 19790.
FIPS 140-2 and its successor FIPS 140-3 are U.S. federal standards that specify security requirements for cryptographic modules used to protect sensitive government information. Validation is performed by accredited labs under the Cryptographic Module Validation Program run by NIST and Canada's cybersecurity center, with assurance expressed across four security levels. FIPS 140-3, which aligns with ISO/IEC 19790, replaced FIPS 140-2 for new validations, though previously validated 140-2 modules remained recognized during a transition period.
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