FIPS 140-3 Validation Assessment
Corsec’s FIPS Assessment goes beyond technical checks—it’s a strategic session designed to evaluate your product’s validation readiness and align your team around what’s needed to succeed.
GIVING YOU CLARITY & CONFIDENCE
Rather than relying on rough estimates or conflicting advice, Corsec delivers a tailored roadmap grounded in your architecture, goals, and market drivers. The FIPS Assessment covers everything from cryptographic health and product architecture to documentation, patch strategy, and engineering resourcing—ensuring no blind spots.
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What you get with Corsec’s FIPS 140 Validation Assessment
A personalized certification plan
Timeline & budget framework
Engineering gaps & resource impact analysis
Clear options for your validation path
Direct access to a trusted engineering partner
FIPS 140-3 Assessments Save Time and Reduce Costs
See how a FIPS 140-3 Assessment can save months of work and avoid costly mistakes
What to expect in the Assessment process
Our FIPS 140 Validation Assessment is structured to give your team clarity and actionable insights at every step.
1. Certification Briefing
We start by delivering a tailored overview of FIPS 140-3, certification triggers, and how it applies to your solution.
2. Discovery & Product Review
Your team receives an analysis of your product architecture, cryptographic components, and business goals.
3. Gap Analysis
We identify gaps in your current design, implementation, and processes.
4. Roadmap & Impact Review
You’ll receive a prioritized plan that outlines certification paths, timeframes, engineering effort, and risk areas—giving you a complete picture to inform internal alignment and budget planning.
Bridge the gap between evaluation & execution
If your assessment reveals gaps, Corsec outlines exactly what needs to change to meet FIPS 140-3 standards.
Through our partnership with 10Pearls, a trusted product engineering firm with experience in secure, compliant software development, Corsec clients have a streamlined path to execution.
This eliminates delays, reduces internal strain, and ensures alignment with FIPS 140 requirements—without losing momentum.
FAQs
Is FIPS Compliant the same as being FIPS 140-3 validated?
No. Validated products appear on a government website with an associated certificate. FIPS Compliant is a self-attestation that the company believes the product could meet the requirements of the FIPS standard, but no verification of that has been done.
If I use a FIPS module inside my product (FIPS Inside), can I claim my product is FIPS 140-3 validated?
No. Simply using a FIPS 140-3 validated module inside your product is not the same as having taken your product through the CMVP’s FIPS 140-3 validation process.
Do I need a FIPS 140-3 validation if I previously sold into the federal government?
Yes. FIPS 140-3 validation is mandated for all products being sold into the U.S. federal government. New Executive Orders (EOs) and legislation have resulted in more scrutiny of procurement policies and practices.
My product was developed outside of the U.S./Canada, does FIPS 140-3 still apply to my product?
Yes. All products sold into the U.S. federal government must comply with FIPS 140-3 requirements, regardless of the origin of the distribution, design, or development of the product.
My product used to be on the FIPS validated list, can I still use that to pursue new sales in U.S. federal and Canadian contracts?
No. The U.S. government specifies that historical products “should not be included by Federal Agencies in new procurements”. They also warn against continuing use of products that were already procured and implemented.
Can a FIPS 140-3 validation provide a competitive advantage?
Yes. Many companies use FIPS 140-3 validation to differentiate their product from competitors to set table stakes as well as identify sole source procurements.
My product is not a security solution, does FIPS 140-3 still apply to it?
Yes. All products sold into the U.S. federal government that contain cryptography to protect sensitive but unclassified information must meet FIPS 140-3 requirements, even if they are not inherently security focused.
If I start a FIPS 140-3 validation, when will we see a ROI?
Immediately. Once a validation is started, many companies are able to market their progress and make strides in securing contracts.