FIPS 140-3 Hardware -- Effective Order Deadline Approximately July 7, 2026 (8-Week Lead Time Before September 21 Cutover)

Written By Phil Zalewski

Orders must be placed by early July to arrive before the September 21 cutover. Agencies that have not completed their cryptographic hardware inventory and initiated procurement are at risk of a compliance gap. This is not a future planning item -- it is an active procurement action. (more)

Phil Zalewski
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