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NEW! Draft FIPS 140-3 CMVP Management Manual (updated December 23 2022)
The purpose of the CMVP Management Manual is to provide effective lab management and coordination with the management of the CMVP. The CMVP Management Manual includes a description of the CMVP process and is applicable to the Validation Authority, 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.
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