OpenSSL Now FIPS 140-2 Certified
The process took five years:
The biggest frustration OSSI encountered by the seemingly endless delays is that now the software that was validated by the CMVP is more than three years old. “[This toolkit] is branched from version 0.9.7, but 0.9.8 is already available and 0.9.9 is in development,” says Marquess. “We’re glad it’s available, but now it’s dated. We understand a lot better what the CMVP’s requirements are, though, so validation will go more smoothly next time around. We also know the criticism we’ll encounter, and we’ll nail them with the next release.”
This is one problem with long certification cycles; software development cycles are faster.
Anonymous Cow-ard • February 21, 2007 1:11 PM
The question still remains:
Can Bruce Schneier design a cipher so secure that he cannot break it?