After a long wait (view the previous blog post), the AlmaLinux 9.2 kernel received FIPS validation making it the first software implementation to receive a FIPS 140-3 ESV certificate using SHA3-256 as a conditioner. It’s also the first EL9 distribution to get a FIPS 140-3 certificate for the kernel. View the certificate here. What is FIPS? When it comes to securing sensitive data, cryptographic standards play a crucial role. One of the most influential standards in this realm is FIPS, or Fe...
