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 …
FIPS 140-2
Corsec provides FIPS 140-2 news and released relevant for you to make a decision on pursuing a validation. You will learn the key players, requirements, process, timeline, and resources required to complete Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 (FIPS 140-2) validation on your product.
IoT Security Facing Government Regulation
New legislation could be on the way to secure the devices we use in our everyday lives. From our smart phones to our garage door openers, the IoT space has revolutionized the way we organize …
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 …
Siemens Achieves NIST’s FIPS 140-2 Validation
Corsec would like to congratulate our partner, Siemens, on taking their Rugged Operating System (ROS) products through the Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 (FIPS 140-2) validation process. After working with Corsec, Siemens was able to …
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 …
MONTHLY FED ROUNDUP – JULY 2017
DISA’s July News DISA’s Joint Staff Support Center (JSSC) has transferred leadership as Air Force Col Douglas S. Shahan assumes command DISA offers training for DoD and Non-DoD entities trying to establish, re-accredit, or re-certify …
Assurance Through Federal Certifications
Shashi Karanam, Corsec’s Senior Certification Consultant, will be speaking on Providing Assurance Through Federal Certifications from FISMA to NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls at this years Certified InfoSec Conference in the Washington DC metro area …
Pentagon Releases New Security Policies
Last Friday’s DoD Industry Day on Network Penetration Reporting and Contracting for Cloud Services came with a big announcement from the Pentagon’s head of IT – DoD CIO John Zangardi. The Pentagon will begin to hold contractors …
Monthly Fed Roundup – April 2017
DISA’s April News DISA system improves access to video surveillance for intel community NIST’s April News Cryptographic attack cited for the FF3 technique for format-preserving encryption (FPE)Requested Public Comment On: Draft Special Publication (SP) 800-190, Application …
IoT Device Security – What You Need To Know
The expanding market for connected devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) has propelled demand for products that alleviate the stress of managing daily interactions; from buying groceries to protecting our homes, there is an app or device for …
Monthly Fed Roundup – March 2017
DISA’s March News DISA holds Systems Engineering, Technology, and Innovation Pre-Proposal Conference for insights on new Engineering Contract Vehicle Training offered for individuals trying to re-certify, re-accredit, or establish connectivity to the Defense Security Information Security Network …
CMVP Changes to FIPS 140-2
During the recent Cryptographic Module User Forum (CMUF) meeting, CMVP, which oversees FIPS 140-2 validations in the United States and Canada, announced updates and changes to policy for stagnant modules, the historical list, and documentation …
Upcoming Changes to Common Criteria and Other Security Certifications
The global encryption community will gather at the fifth annual International Cryptographic Module Conference (ICMC) in May to discuss the future of commercial cryptography and the role it plays in security of the world around …
Monthly Fed Roundup – January 2017
DISA’s January News DISA focuses on Innovation during the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association panel NIST’s January News NIST Draft Releases: Draft Special Publication 800-12, Revision 1, An Introduction to Information Security NIST Interagency Reports: …
Updates to CMVP’s Sunsetting Policy
From the CMVP on their validation Sunsetting Policy: The CMVP is adopting a five year validation sunsetting policy, effective February 1, 2017. The CMVP will move all validation entries with most recent validation dates** prior to February 1, …
New Guidance On FIPS 140-2 Listings
The Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), which was established by NIST to validate modules for the Federal Information Processions Standard (FIPS), has announced upcoming policy changes for the Modules In Process (MIP) list and Implementation Under Test …
Security Certification Maintenance
As you release new versions of previously certified and validated products, it is crucial that you develop a security certification maintenance plan to keep up with the evolution of your technology. Corsec’s Maintenance and Compliance ...
Monthly FED Roundup – October 2016
DISA’s October News Those trying to establish, re-accredit, or re-certify their connections to the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) will not have access to training provided by DISA’s Risk Adjudication and Connection Division. NIST’s October News …
iDirect’s Secure Satellite Broadband Solution Completes FIPS Validation
Corsec would like to congratulate our partner iDirect, a global leader in IP-based satellite communications, on their recent completion of the FIPS 140-2 validation process for their satellite broadband solution. iDirect has now completed and finalized all …
Monthly FED Roundup – September 2016
DISA’s September News The DoD’s tool to detect and counter known cyber attacks, The Host Based Security System (HBSS), will be combined with other solutions to create a holistic approach to protecting our nation’s critical …