FIPS 140-2: A US government computer security standard used to accredit cryptographic modules. The title is “Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules”, and it provides four increasing, qualitative levels of security – Level 1 to Level 4. It specifies the requirements for physically securing and role-based authentication of cryptographic modules used within security systems protecting sensitive but unclassified information. The standard is applicable to all federal agencies that use cryptographic-based security systems to protect sensitive information in computer and telecommunication systems (including voice systems).
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D1: Information Security governance | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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