We are happy to announce that in July 2010, we completed our 200th certificate for IT security vendors from across the world. This marks another important milestone in our commitment to ease the complexity of achieving FIPS 140-2 validation and Common Criteria certification.

With over 200 completed certificates, we have also accumulated vast knowledge and experience in the intricate workings of technologies ranging from routers and firewalls to biometrics and servers and how to best approach the complex accreditation process for FIPS 140-2 and Common Criteria for each of those products. On the business side, we have helped client companies correctly leverage their FIPS 140-2 and Common Criteria certifications to maximize their market shares and realize the competitive advantage of having an accredited product. All with fixed prices to eliminate surprises, surpassing ROI's, and leading the industry one validation at a time.

Below is an interactive chart that shows our current market share and how our commitment to our clients has made us not just a market leader, but also a thought leader in FIPS 140-2 validations and Common Criteria certification. Please mouse over each category for details and how it can provide value to you.

TOP 10 Things We Learned About Certification

1. The difference between EAL 4 and EAL 4+ can easily be a multi-million dollar contract.
2. To neglect the initial planning stage is like crossing a city intersection without first looking both ways.
3. "FIPS 140-2 Compliant" never stood a chance against "FIPS 140-2 Validated."
4. The Common Criteria evaluation process is known to cause companywide hyper-tension.
5. If you have to ask what the FIPS 140-2 or Common Criteria process involves, don't venture it alone.
6. Great product + Bad certification approach = Failed Go to Market Strategy.
7. The FIPS standard is comparable to tax law. If you want to get it right, ask for help.
8. Vendors Beware: No entrance on federal ground without proper certification.
9. There is life before validation: the "In Process" list. Make good use of it.
10. With the number of acronyms used in this industry, you may want to keep a running list on your mobile phone for easy access.

If you are wondering about FIPS 140-2 validation or Common Criteria Certification, now is the best time to work with the market leader. Check out our upcoming webinar on FIPS 140-2 and Common Criteria or see how our planning workshops simplify the process.

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