Project Overview

Laboratories which are accredited under the Cryptographic and Security Testing (CST) Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP) are part of NIST's National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).

• Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP);
• Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP);
• NIST Personal Identification Verification Program (NPVIP); and
• Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Validation Program.

Visit the CST LAP site for a program description, information on applying for laboratory accreditation, applicable fees, NVLAP Handbooks, and associated laboratory bulletins. 

A list of current labs may be found by visiting National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) / Directory Search and under the "Program" drop-down select “ITST: Cryptographic and Security Testing”.