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CMVP Management Manual: PDF
(03-07-2017)
The purpose of the CMVP Management Manual is to provide effective guidance
for the management of the CMVP, and the conduct of activities necessary
to ensure that the standards are fully met.The CMVP Management Manual
is applicable to the CMVP Validation Authorities, the CST Laboratories,
and the vendors who participate in the program. Consumers who procure
validated cryptographic modules may also be interested in the contents
of this manual. This manual outlines the management activities and specific
responsibilities which have been assigned to the various participating
groups. This manual does not deal with the actual standards and technical
aspects of the standards.
CMVP FAQ Document: PDF
(10-28-2016)
The CMVP FAQ is currently being updated. When posted, it will include items of interest, programmatic issues and other topics related to the Cryptographic Module Validation Program. The CMVP FAQ is organized to address questions that are of interest to Federal users or procurers of cryptographic modules and to vendors developing cryptographic modules or solutions utilizing embedded cryptographic modules.