Who Do I Need on My Certification Team?

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Do you have any questions you wish your customers would ask you? Questions you know for certain would make a marked difference in the projects they undertake or in their ROI? I do, and, “Who do I need on my certification team?” is definitely one of them. But the answer to this question is longer than most people think and it can also go a long … [Read more...]

Maximize Your Certification ROI – New Corsec Webinar

Corsec COO Amy Nicewick and Lead Engineer Darryl Johnson

Your certification or validation was a significant investment of both time and money for your company. While a certification or validation can be a substantial revenue generator for your company, it will only be so if it keeps up with any changes added to your product.  Over time your product will undoubtedly be enhanced, whether by new features … [Read more...]

You Have Your Validation, Now Use It To Sell

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Where is the most money lost in a validation? I know this is a question my customers ask themselves while making a decision on how to achieve validation. A) Is it the consultant? B) Is it in the testing laboratory? C) Is it the scope of the process? I’ll let you in on an insider secret—the correct answer is “none of the above.” You … [Read more...]

Testing Labs: Tips to Make the Right Choice

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You’ve made the decision to pursue FIPS 140-2 validation or Common Criteria certification. Smart move! As we mentioned in our recent post about starting a validation, there is a lot to consider before you begin, but the journey can be really tough if you don’t select the right partners. I can’t overemphasize how important it is to choose … [Read more...]

Highlights from Corsec’s UC APL Webinar: A Glimpse Into What You Missed

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Corsec recently presented a webinar called, DoD UC APL Solutions: Dealing with UCCO, STIGS, JITC, the TIC, Army, and DoD Requirements. Judging from the large number of views and inquiries on this, the Department of Defense’s Unified Capabilities Approved Products List (DoD UC APL) is a very hot topic for many vendors, and for good … [Read more...]

15 Years Teaches You a Lot: 3 Key Points to Remember

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At Corsec, we just celebrated our 15th year of business in the security validation consulting industry. As you might imagine, we spent some time reflecting on the changes we have seen in the industry, the customers we have had the pleasure to work with, and the successes and failures we have seen over the years. There were a few specific things … [Read more...]

Starting a Validation—Don’t Make All of Your Decisions up Front

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A security validation is a substantial process—getting it started can be daunting. But you don’t need to decide everything up front—in fact, you shouldn't. There are definitely some important considerations to work through, but there are some decisions you should put off until you are well into the process. … [Read more...]