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What is FIPS?

FIPS, or Federal Information Processing Standards, are a set of standards and guidelines developed by the U.S. federal government for use in computer systems by non-military government agencies and government contractors. FIPS standards are designed to ensure data security and interoperability. A common usage is for cryptographic modules, where FIPS 140-2 (and now 140-3) specifies security requirements for such modules. Compliance with FIPS standards often involves rigorous testing and validation processes.

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What other technologies are related to FIPS?

FIPS Complementary Technologies

SELinix

Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) can be used in conjunction with FIPS to enhance security posture. FIPS compliance focuses on cryptographic modules while SELinux provides mandatory access control.

mentioned alongside FIPS in 91% (61) of relevant job posts

NIST Special Publication (SP) 800

NIST SP 800 series provides guidelines and standards. FIPS is part of those standards.

mentioned alongside FIPS in 63% (80) of relevant job posts

FISMA

The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) requires federal agencies to comply with security standards, including those defined by FIPS.

mentioned alongside FIPS in 7% (375) of relevant job posts