With the extension of the FED budget, companies have begun to plan and develop their 2016 FED sales objectives with an eye on the expanding $70B total addressable market. \u00a0These companies are looking for ways to stay abreast to all changes affecting spending at the national level, as well as initiatives to increase security around their products.\u00a0 Similar to the updates we saw at ICCC around Common Criteria (CC), The International Cryptographic Module Conference (ICMC) in Washington DC is sure to generate more news and updates on FIPS 140-2 and cryptography.\u00a0 These updates will drive decisions around FED buying and will influence, not only Government spending, but also decisions about accepted levels of product security.\u00a0 The need to be at the forefront of these changes is critical and attendees will have the opportunity to witness it first hand; helping to spur innovation around a more secured FED product environment.<\/span><\/p>\n This is just one example of the numerous events that industry holds in order to bring together individuals and organizations from around the world that are committed to the advancement of FIPS 140-2 and the security of products. As part of the conference, Corsec\u2019s Matt Keller will be giving a\u00a0<\/b>presentation on \u201cCSfC Program and its FIPS 140-2 Requirements\u201d. \u00a0He will explain the NSA\/CSS Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program and discuss how FIPS 140-2 validation and adherence to Suite B will impact a vendor\u2019s ability to be listed on the CSfC Components List.\u00a0 All product vendors interested in achieving a CSfC listing should attend.\u00a0 While the FIPS 140-2 program is focused on sensitive but unclassified government space, FIPS 140-2 validation plays a key role in the CSfC program. \u00a0Additionally, Matt will cover the particular product types that require this additional level of security assurance and the benefits of achieving this listing for products that do not have these mandatory requirements \u2013 This gives product vendors a unique opportunity to learn more and find out the changes that are affecting their space.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Participation at these conferences is vital as we gain inside knowledge of the changes, modifications, advancements in the standard, as well as help influence them. Product vendors hoping to better understand the changes as well as influence policy must attend.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Product Vendor Focus:<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n