FIPS, which stands for Federal Information Processing Standard, is a computer security standard that was created by the US government. It accredits the design of cryptographic modules and the implementations of these modules.

 

 

 

What is FIPS & How It Works

 

FIPS, which stands for Federal Information Processing Standard, is a computer security standard that was created by the US government. This accredits the design of the cryptographic modules and implementations of these modules. The validation process for FIPS requires looking at different aspects of the cryptographic module.

Any vendor that wants to work with the US federal government agencies needs to pass FIPS certification. FIPS 140-2 is considered the benchmark for security, and is the most important standard of the government market. FIPS 140-2 certification assures users that a specific product or technology has passed rigorous testing by an accredited lab, that the test results have been validated, and that the product can be used to secure sensitive information.

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FIPS Validation

 

FIPS validation must be done by independent, accredited third-party laboratories, which are accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program. The vender works to create the test reports for the module, and submit them to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for review. Only after all of this can a module be deemed “FIPS 140-2 Validated.”

 

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Apacer’s FIPS 140-2

 

Apacer maintains a diverse product line that covers many capacities and form factors, have earned FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Certification (Certificate #4386). It takes security to the next level with a diverse array of extremely secure SSDs.

Features included:
- Shadow MBR (Pre-Boot Authentication)
- Logical Block Address (LBA) - Specific permissions
- AES 256-bit Hardware encryption
- A diverse product line that covers many capacities and form factors
- Wide temperature supported for rugged applications
- Conformal coating as tamper evidence for physical security
- User-friendly management tool
   

 

 

 

Apacer FIPS Validation Certificate #4386

 

 For more details, please view at: https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/certificate/4386

 

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