FIPS 140 security level

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

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Definition(s):

A metric of the security provided by a cryptographic module that is specified as Level 1, 2, 3, or 4, as specified in [FIPS 140], where Level 1 is the lowest level, and Level 4 is the highest level.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-152

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