Network Security
Validação de Módulo Criptográfico
The formal process of testing and certifying that a cryptographic module meets defined security standards such as FIPS 140-3, NIST SP 800-140A, and ISO/IEC 19790, ensuring proper encryption, key management, and operational controls.
Quick answer: The formal process of testing and certifying that a cryptographic module meets defined security standards such as FIPS 140-3, NIST SP 800-140A, and ISO/IEC 19790, ensuring proper encryption, key management, and operational controls.
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Quick answer
The formal process of testing and certifying that a cryptographic module meets defined security standards such as FIPS 140-3, NIST SP 800-140A, and ISO/IEC 19790, ensuring proper encryption, key management, and operational controls.
Why it matters
Validação de Módulo Criptográfico matters because it supports clear communication in Network Security contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.
Editorial context
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Definition
The formal process of testing and certifying that a cryptographic module meets defined security standards such as FIPS 140-3, NIST SP 800-140A, and ISO/IEC 19790, ensuring proper encryption, key management, and operational controls.
Operational example
All deployed encryption libraries must undergo cryptographic module validation to ensure compliance with FIPS 140-3 and prevent the use of unapproved algorithms.
Localized term
Validação de Módulo Criptográfico
Localized example
Todas as bibliotecas de criptografia implantadas devem passar por validação de módulo criptográfico para garantir conformidade com FIPS 140-3 e evitar o uso de algoritmos não aprovados.
Definition language
English reference definition
Source
ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK
Exam relevance
- CISSP
- CompTIA Security+
- CEH
Target audience
- SOC Analysts
- Security Engineers
- Incident Responders
