APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INFORMATION
FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY TESTING
CRYPTOGRAPHIC and SECURITY TESTING (ITST-CST)
LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

http://www.nist.gov/nvlap

• Instructions for filling out a NVLAP Application Form

• NIST Handbook 150:2006, NVLAP Procedures and General Requirements

• NVLAP General Operations Checklist (150) (PDF)
  NVLAP General Operations Checklist (150) (Electronic)

• NIST Handbook 150-17 Information Technology Security Testing - Cryptographic Module Testing (PDF)
  This handbook is in the process of being revised. Contact Carroll Brickenkamp for program information and updates.

• NVLAP Specific Operations Checklist for Cryptographic Module Testing (150-17)

• NVLAP Application forms

• Fee Schedule (See NIST Handbook 150 section 3.1.3, Fees for Accreditation.)

CMVP and CAVP Information

Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP)
Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP)

The CMVP was established by NIST and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) in July 1995. All of the tests under the CMVP and CAVP are handled by third-party laboratories that are accredited as Cryptographic and Security Testing (CST) laboratories by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). Vendors interested in conformance testing may select any of the accredited laboratories. The applicable standard is FIPS 140-2, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules. The associated test methodology is documented in the Derived Test Requirements (DTR) for FIPS 140-2. Algorithm testing of Approved security functions specified in FIPS 140-2 Annexes A, C and D are also performed by the laboratories and validated by the CAVP.

For additional NVLAP information contact: Dana Leaman, 301-975-4679

For additional CMVP information contact: Randall J. Easter, Director, CMVP NIST 301-975-4641

For additional CAVP information contact: Sharon Keller, Director, CAVP NIST 301-975-2910

Last Modified: June 06, 2009
Computer Security Division
National Institute of Standards and Technology