FIPS 140 Consulting

ASL has experienced personnel to assist you in completion of Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) FIPS 140-2 validation for your product. Our services include:

  • Pre-validation consulting
  • Evidence preparation
  • Algorithm testing
  • Validation support

ASL performs FIPS 140-2 validation readiness assessment consulting to help our customers determine FIPS 140 compliance of their product, to decide on a FIPS 140-2 security level, and to define any additional work required to ready the product to enter validation.

ASL can assist in FIPS 140-2 evidence preparation, including compiling necessary documentation for submission, writing evidence as required, and providing support for documentation changes throughout the validation process. ASL understands the standard documentation requirements for FIPS 140-2 and we can assist you in the development of any or all of the documents listed below:

  • Description of module roles and services
  • Description of lifecycle key management
  • Finite state machine
  • Non-proprietary security policy

ASL can perform algorithm testing for FIPS-approved algorithms and document our testing results for inclusion in the CMVP submission package.

ASL will assist in the preparation of your CMVP submission package and then provide support throughout the validation process. We can assist in the resolution of any technical or documentation issues that may arise during validation and act as your representative and support team for a smooth, positive validation.


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