Cryptography secures communications through various algorithms, which the general public need not understand. The U.S. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140 specifies security requirements for cryptographic modules, with the latest version, FIPS 140-3, aligning with international standards. This standard is crucial for federal cybersecurity and influences broader industry practices. The Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CVMP) verifies that cryptographic modules meet these ...
