Corsec - FIPS 140-2

iDirect Receives FIPS 140-2 Validation

Corsec would like to congratulate our partner, iDirect, on completing the validation process for NIST’s Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 (FIPS 140-2). iDirect achieved this validation for their TRANSEC Module after working with Corsec. For more …

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U.S. Gov

MONTHLY FED ROUNDUP – FEBRUARY 2018

DISA’s February News Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) Access Migration Project has been completed DISA's Global Content Delivery Service (GCDS) rates have been reduced DISA looks for help from small businesses for leveraging automation ...

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DoDIN APL

Potential DoDIN APL Removals

The APCO (Approved Products Certification Office), which governs the Department of Defense Information Network Approved Products List (DoDIN APL), has taken action to suggest stronger enforcement of regulations regarding how companies address their open Plan ...

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Common Criteria

HPE Completes Operations Bridge CC Effort

Corsec would like to congratulate our partner, HPE, on completing the Common Criteria evaluation process for their Operations Bridge Premium package (OpsBridge). HPE has completed this evaluation at an Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 2+ under the …

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Common Criteria

Nimble Completes Common Criteria Certification

Corsec would like to congratulate our partner, Nimble Storage, Inc., on completing the Common Criteria evaluation process for their Operating System, NimbleOS. The certification was completed at an Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 2+ and underscores Nimble’s commitment …

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U.S. Gov

MONTHLY FED ROUNDUP – DECEMBER 2017

DISA’s December News DISA held a symposium at their to address the adoption of cloud architecture solutions within its HQ at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Director of the DISA Development and Business Center,Alfred Rivera retires …

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Corsec - FIPS 140-2

FIPS 140-2: Covering the Basics

What is FIPS 140-2? The Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 (FIPS 140-2) is a U.S. and Canadian co-sponsored security standard for hardware, software, and firmware solutions. All products sold into the U.S. federal government are …

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U.S. Gov

MONTHLY FED ROUNDUP – NOVEMBER 2017

DISA’s November News DISA conducted their Annual Industry Forecast DISA sponsors the 1st DoD Knowledge Management Summit The “Mercury Spectrum” mobile application is now available for download NIST’s November News Special Publications: Update to Special …

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U.S. Gov

MONTHLY FED ROUNDUP – OCTOBER 2017

DISA’s October News Renewed efforts to secure, operate, and defend cyber operations for users across the Department of Defense (DOD) milCloud 2.0 is set to reduce hosting costs by up to 70% NIST’s October News ...

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U.S. Gov

MONTHLY FED ROUNDUP – SEPTEMBER 2017

DISA’s September News DISA receives clean audit hired by the Office of the Inspector General DISA cuts rates by 50% for the DoD Mobility Program Air Force Col John T. Caranta III assumes command of …

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Securing Medical Devices, Where to Start?

During a recent discussion held at the Bipartisan Policy Center titled, Cybersecurity and Medical Devices: Risk Assessment and Response, an esteemed panel of experts lead a discussion about increasing medical device standards and educating the …

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Federal Modernization Efforts Continue

As part of the May 11th Executive Order on strengthening the U.S. Federal cybersecurity framework and technology infrastructure; the Director of the American Technology Council (ATC) has submitted its draft report to the President on the …

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U.S. Gov

MONTHLY FED ROUNDUP – AUGUST 2017

DISA’s August News DISA formulates strategy to upgrade telecommunications infrastructure in Hawaii for 2018 DISA Central Field Command changes leadership as Army COL Corey Brumsey assumes command Air Force Col Trevor A. Wall takes command of …

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Corsec - FIPS 140-2

FIPS Validation of Ixia NPB Tools Complete

Congratulations to Ixia on completing the Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 (FIPS 140-2) for two of their products, the Vision 7300 Network Packet Broker (NPB) and Vision ONE. Ixia is a leader in providing testing, visibility, and security …

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