FIPS 140-2 Implementation Guidance updated

The FIPS 140-2 Implementation Guidance document was updated on December 21, 2012.  (You may need to refresh your browser to pick up the recent update.)

Updated Implementation Guidance:

• G.5 Maintaining validation compliance of software or firmware cryptographic modules
  • Included reference to the impact to the generated key strength assurance when porting, and vendor Security Policy updates.
• G.13 Instructions for Validation Information Formatting
  • For all embodiments, the OE shall be specified on the validation entry.
• G.14 Validation of Transitioning Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Lengths
  • Addressed two-key Triple-DES requirements.
• D.8 Key Agreement Methods
  • IG updated to address SP 800-135rev1.