FIPS 140-2 Implementation Guidance updated

The CMVP published an update to the FIPS 140-2 Implementation Guidance (IG) on July 25, 2013.

Note:  You must read 9.10 if you have a software-only module. 

New Implementation Guidance:

• 3.5 Documentation Requirements for Cryptographic Module Services
• 9.9 Pair-Wise Consistency Self-Test When Generating a Key Pair
• 9.10 Power-Up Tests for Software Module Libraries
• D.11 References to the Support of Industry Protocols

Updated Implementation Guidance:

• D.8 Key Agreement Methods
  • Resolution section has been updated.
• D.9 Key Transport Methods
  • Resolution section has been updated.