APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INFORMATION
FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY TESTING
CRYPTOGRAPHIC MODULE TESTING (ITST-CMT)
LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

http://www.nist.gov/nvlap

• Instructions for filling out a NVLAP Application Form

• NIST Handbook 150:2006, NVLAP Procedures and General Requirements

• NVLAP General Operations Checklist (150) (PDF)
  NVLAP General Operations Checklist (150) (Electronic)

• NIST Handbook 150-17 Information Technology Security Testing - Cryptographic Module Testing (PDF)
  This handbook is in the process of being revised. Contact Carroll Brickenkamp for program information and updates.

• NVLAP Specific Operations Checklist for Cryptographic Module Testing (150-17)

• NVLAP Application forms

• Fee Schedule (See NIST Handbook 150 section 3.1.3, Fees for Accreditation.)

CMVP Information

Cryptographic Module Validation (CMV) Program

The CMV Program was established by NIST and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) of the Government of Canada in July 1995. All of the tests under the CMV Program are handled by third-party laboratories that are accredited as Cryptographic Module Testing (CMT) laboratories by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). Vendors interested in validation testing may select any of the accredited labs. The applicable standard is FIPS 140-2, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules. The associated test methodology is documented in the Derived Test Requirements (DTR) for FIPS 140-2.

For additional NVLAP information contact: Carroll Brickenkamp, 301-975-4679

For additional CMVP information contact: Randall J. Easter, Director, NIST CMVP 301-975-4641

Last Modified: October 09, 2007
Computer Security Division
National Institute of Standards and Technology