The Cryptographic and Security Testing (CST) Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP), initially named Cryptographic Module Testing (CMT), was established by NVLAP to accredit laboratories that perform cryptographic modules validation conformance testing under the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP). In response to other mandates and requests, additional testing has been added to the program to include algorithm testing for the Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP), testing to improving the identification and authentication of Federal employees and contractors for access to Federal facilities and information systems for the NIST Personal Identification Verification Program (NPIVP), test methods for the GSA FIPS 201 Evaluation Program which build upon NPIVP test methods as the GSA Precursor (GSAP), testing to validate the implementation of the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) standards within security software modules, and conformance testing to methods supportive of the Department of Homeland Security's Identity and Privilege Credential Management; e.g, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
At the present time, there is no ongoing established program for proficiency testing of laboratories accredited for cryptographic and security testing beyond the initial artifact testing that is completed by an initial applicant to the program.
Lab Bulletin LB-147-2022: Release of NIST Handbook 150-17, 2022 Edition
Lab Bulletin LB-137-2021: NVLAP scope expansion deadline established for ACVT – September 30, 2021