FIPS 140-3 Procurement Deadline Is 7 Weeks Away -- Agencies That Have Not Started Are at Risk of a Compliance Gap Entering FY2027

Written By Phil Zalewski

With the September 21 FIPS 140-2 Historical status transition approximately 4 months away and hardware lead times of 8-16 weeks, federal data center procurement officers have approximately 7 weeks (through early July) to initiate FIPS 140-3 replacement orders before the delivery window closes. (more)

Phil Zalewski
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