[11-30-2007] -- Non-Compliance update to Certificate #733
RNG (Cert. #216) changed to non-compliant. This RNG shall not be used for any services requiring the use of random bits.
[10-12-2007] -- Federal Register
Notice
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Docket No. 070321067–7068–01[ PDF
]
Public Draft of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3, a revision of FIPS 140-2, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST), Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Public comment period has closed.
[07-13-2007] -- Federal Register
Notice
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Docket No. 070321067–7068–01[ PDF
]
Announcing Public Draft of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3, a revision of FIPS 140-2, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST), Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
[01-28-2003] [Updated 04-19-2006] [Updated 10-19-2006] [Updated 01-24-2007] [Updated 06-07-2007] NIST CMVP Cost Recovery:
Cost recovery is a fee levied by NIST for the validation tasks and the program management responsibilities performed at NIST by the CMVP. There are two fees applicable to cost recovery: Base and Extended. The Base fee is applicable to all validation test reports received by NIST CMVP under FIPS 140-2 IG G.8-5 (new module) where the vendor has contracted with an CMT Laboratory after July 18, 2002. The Extended fee is applicable to all validation test reports received by NIST CMVP under FIPS 140-2 IG G.8 (all five change scenarios) that are in REVIEW PENDING in the NIST CMVP queue as of October 19, 2006.
The fees vary by overall Security Level:
The Extended fee is applicable when a validation test report requires significant additional effort by the validators. A number of factors may lead to the application of the Extended fee for a test report that is received by the CMVP from the testing CMT Laboratory. For example: the test report review uncovered a non-compliance to the standard that was not identified by the CMT Laboratory; a test report is received incomplete (Refer to FIPS 140-2 IG G.2) and this is determined once the report has moved to IN REVIEW; the quality of the received test report is unacceptable; or the review and COORDINATION took significant additional effort. The CMVP may impose the Extended fee for a particular report on other specific conditions as applicable.
[Updated 06-07-2007] A validation certificate will not be issued for a validation report submitted to NIST pending receipt of payment of the cost recovery fee or applicable extended cost recovery fee.
For billing inquiries contact NIST Billing: Phone: 301-975-3880, FAX: 301-975-8943 and e-mail: billing@nist.gov.
[05-21-2007] DES Transition Plan and SP 800-57 Transition Plan has ended on May 19, 2007.
The Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) DES Transition Plan addresses the use of single key DES by Federal agencies, which are incorporated in cryptographic modules, validated to FIPS 140-1 or FIPS 140-2. Single key DES has been an Approved security function since the inception of the CMVP and the signing of FIPS 140-1 on January 11, 1994. The DES transition plan was developed to allow Federal agencies and vendors to smoothly transition to the stronger Approved security functions, specifically AES and Triple-DES.
The Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-57 Transition Plan addresses the use of a minimum of 80 bits of security strength used by Federal agencies, as incorporated in cryptographic modules validated to FIPS 140-1 or FIPS 140-2. The SP 800-57 transition plan was developed to allow Federal agencies and vendors to smoothly transition to the use of a minimum of 80 bits of security strength.
CMVP Actions:
CAVP Actions:
Please contact the NIST Security Technology Group for additional information regarding the transition. William Burr 301-975-2914.
[10-19-2006 to 11-29-2006] Employment Position [Keyword Search "CMVP"] Posting Period has closed.
NIST has posted the following employment announcement numbers: ITL-2006-0010 and ITL-2006-0013
Mathematician, ZP-1520-III (Non-Status) - OPEN PERIOD: Friday, October
13, 2006 to Wednesday, November 29, 2006
IT Specialist INFO SECURITY, ZP-2210-III (Non-Status) - OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, October 13, 2006 to Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Both positions are posted starting at the ZP-III level (which is equivalent to the GS-11/12 grade levels) with promotion potential to ZP-IV level (which is equivalent to the GS-13/14 grade levels).
Candidates may be hired at either the ZP-III or ZP-IV level depending on qualifications.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit resumes.
[03-06-2006] SP 800-57 Transition Plan
The Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-57 Transition Plan addresses the use of a minimum of 80 bits of security strength used by Federal agencies, as incorporated in cryptographic modules validated to FIPS 140-1 or FIPS 140-2. The SP 800-57 transition plan was developed to allow Federal agencies and vendors to smoothly transition to the use of a minimum of 80 bits of security strength.
[09-20-2005] Key Establishment methods and Key Strength
NIST Special Publication 800-57, Recommendation for Key Management - Part 1: General, was published August, 2005. The CMVP is determining transition applicability to FIPS 140-2. Until this is determined, all new module validation certificates with key establishment schemes will include a caveat with the following text, IF the strength of the key establishment method does not equal the strength of the keys established per SP 800-57. For certificates issued prior to this notice, SP 800-57 Table 2 provides information regarding comparable key strengths.
Example caveat: RSA (key wrapping, key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength);
[05-19-2005] Federal Register Notice
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
[Docket
No. 040602169-5002-02]
Announcing Approval of the Withdrawal of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 46-3, Data Encryption Standard (DES); FIPS 74, Guidelines for Implementing and Using the NBS Data Encryption Standard; and FIPS 81, DES Modes of Operation
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Commerce.
[05-19-2005] DES Transition Plan
The Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) DES Transition Plan addresses the use of single key DES by Federal agencies, which are incorporated in cryptographic modules, validated to FIPS 140-1 or FIPS 140-2. Single key DES has been an Approved security function since the inception of the CMVP and the signing of FIPS 140-1 on January 11, 1994. The DES transition plan was developed to allow Federal agencies and vendors to smoothly transition to the stronger Approved security functions, specifically AES and Triple-DES.
[02-09-2005] DES Testing and Algorithm Validation
The CMT laboratories shall no longer accept DES algorithm implementations for validation by the CAVP. As of today, February 9, 2005, the CAVP will no longer issue algorithm certificates for DES algorithm implementations not under contract for testing by the CMT laboratories at the time of receipt of this notice.
[01-12-2005] Federal Register Notice
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
[Docket
No. 041217352-4352-01]
Announcing Development of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3, a revision of FIPS 140-2, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
[12-16-2003] AES MAC for OTAR for use in radios.
Effective December 12, 2003, the CMVP will recognize the use of AES MAC (CBC-MAC based on AES defined in Project 25 TIA-102.AACA-1) for the Digital Radio Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) Protocol when operated in a FIPS Approved mode. Further details in CMVP FAQ.
[08-07-2003] With the passage of the Federal
Information Security Management Act of 2002, there
is no longer a statutory provision to allow for agencies to waive mandatory
Federal Information Processing Standards. For further information, please
go to the CMVP FAQs Section 3.2.
[06-12-2003] -- CNSS Policy No. 15, Fact Sheet No. 1: [ PDF ]
National Policy on the Use of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to Protect National Security Systems and National Security Information, June 2003.
[02-10-2003] -- Development of Cryptographic Module Validation Program Management Processes:
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) jointly manage the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP). The CMVP validates commercial cryptographic modules to Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 and other cryptography based standards such as algorithms. Products validated as conforming to FIPS 140-1 or FIPS 140-2 are accepted by the Federal agencies of both countries for the protection of sensitive but unclassified information (Government of the United States) or designated information (Government of Canada).
In the CMVP, vendors of commercial cryptographic modules use independent, accredited Cryptographic Module Testing (CMT) laboratories to have their modules tested. Laboratories accredited by National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) perform cryptographic module compliance/conformance testing.
The CMVP Team has begun the process of reviewing and updating its CMVP management processes. The intent is to better define the policies and processes that govern the CMVP Team, the laboratories and the vendors.
The deliverable is the CMVP Management Manual that will refine the already existing policies and collate them in one document. The CMVP Team will also add new policies, processes and requirements that will affect present and new CMT laboratories, and the vendors of validated cryptographic modules. Amongst other things, new requirements will be added in the areas of:
The first draft of the CMVP Management Manual is expected to be available for public review during the fall of 2003 and will be finalized during the winter of 2004.
[02-04-2002] -- FIPS PUB 140-2 Page v, Implementation Schedule:
"Agencies may retain and use FIPS 140-1 validated products that
have been purchased before the end of the transition period." Clarification:
Agencies may continue to purchase, retain and use FIPS 140-1 validated
products after May 25, 2002.