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FIPS Publication 140-2: Security requirements for cryptographic modules is published by NIST. It was last updated on December 03, 2002 and provides the basis for testing, validation, and ultimately certification of cryptographic modules. It is currently under review by NIST with a new version of the document. FIPS PUB 140-3 being planned to be published in 2009.
