The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are a set of standards that describe document processing, provide standard algorithms for searching, and provide other information processing standards for use within government agencies. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued the 140 Publication Series to coordinate the requirements and standards for cryptographic modules which include both hardware and software components for use by departments and agencies of the United States federal government.
Security Requirements for Cryptographic Module (FIPS 140-2) specifies the security requirements that will be satisfied by a cryptographic module utilized within a security system protecting sensitive but unclassified information within computer and telecommunication systems.
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