1.1 What Is FIPS 140-3?
FIPS 140-3 (Federal Information Processing Standards) is the US government computer security standard that specifies requirements for cryptographic modules. If a US government agency wishes to purchase a cryptographic product, then that product must be FIPS certified. In recent years, FIPS has become a popular requirement in the financial and health care sectors as well. The first FIPS certificate for a cryptographic module was officially released ...