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PUBLICATIONS

NVLAP Cryptographic and Security Testing

Published

Author(s)

Bradley Moore, Beverly Trapnell, James F. Fox, Carolyn French

Abstract

NIST Handbook 150-17 presents the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Cryptographic and Security Testing (CST) program. It is intended for information and use by accredited laboratories, laboratories seeking accreditation, laboratory accreditation systems, users of laboratory services, and others needing information on the requirements for accreditation under this program. The March 2021 edition of NIST Handbook 150-17 includes a consolidation of the Cryptographic Modules test methods (17/CM), revisions for alignment with FIPS 140-3, as well as editorial improvements. The requirements of NIST Handbook 150 and the specific requirements and interpretations in NIST Handbook 150-17 must be combined to produce the criteria for accreditation in the NVLAP Cryptographic and Security Testing (CST) program. For more information, visit the NVLAP website, .
Citation
Handbook (NIST HB) - 150-17-2021
Report Number
150-17-2021
NIST Pub Series
Handbook (NIST HB)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

Download Paper

https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.HB.150-17-2021
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Keywords

accreditation, conformity assessment, ISO/IEC 17025, laboratory, management system, NVLAP, standards, testing, CMVP
Interoperability testing, Federal information processing standards (FIPS), Documentary standards, Cybersecurity and privacy, Conformity assessment, Conformance testing and Accreditation

Citation

Moore, B. , Trapnell, B. , Fox, J. and French, C. (2021), NVLAP Cryptographic and Security Testing, Handbook (NIST HB), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.HB.150-17-2021, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=932181 (Accessed October 7, 2025)

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Created June 30, 2021, Updated November 29, 2022
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