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FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) are a set of publicly announced standards developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for use in computer systems by non-military American government agencies and government contractors. These standards are used to ensure the security and interoperability of federal information systems. FIPS standards cover a wide range of topics, including cryptographic algorithms, data formats, and security protocols.
One of the most well-known FIPS standards is FIPS 140-2, which specifies the security requirements for cryptographic
FIPS standards are developed through a public comment process, which allows stakeholders to provide input and
In addition to the FIPS standards, NIST also publishes Special Publications (SP) and other documents that provide
Overall, FIPS standards play a critical role in ensuring the security and interoperability of federal information