Federal Information Processing Standards

Motorola Solutions’ FIPS-Compliant Avigilon Video Security Solutions Certified by Joint Interoperability Test Command for the Department of Defense

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced it has received Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification from the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for its Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-compliant Avigilon video security solutions .

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  • Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced it has received Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification from the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for its Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-compliant Avigilon video security solutions .
  • Motorola Solutions’ Avigilon Control Center (software release version 7) and H5A Series cameras have gone through rigorous interoperability testing from a JITC lab approved by the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • “We’re proud to support our defense and federal customers, dedicated to protecting our national security,” said Joe Balchune, vice president Federal Markets, Motorola Solutions.
  • “JITC certification from DISA highlights Motorola Solutions’ commitment to supporting our customers with security solutions that meet exacting criteria and can be trusted to help protect their operations.”
    Motorola Solutions' Avigilon cameras allow our customers to be National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Sec.

Keyfactor Sponsors the Legion of the Bouncy Castle to Fuel Innovation and Support for Bouncy Castle APIs

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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Keyfactor , the machine and IoT identity platform for modern enterprises, today announced that it will sponsor the Legion of the Bouncy Castle, the charitable organization behind Bouncy Castle .

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  • Keyfactor , the machine and IoT identity platform for modern enterprises, today announced that it will sponsor the Legion of the Bouncy Castle, the charitable organization behind Bouncy Castle .
  • As a sponsor, Keyfactor will support Bouncy Castle to maintain its Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) certification.
  • These support services help developers effectively use Bouncy Castle APIs by accelerating their problem solving and resolving any needed customization needs, allowing teams to focus on developing their application.
  • “Keyfactor is committed to keeping Bouncy Castle open-source so all developers have a cost-effective and efficient way to introduce certified cryptography into their applications.

DEKRA ACCREDITED FOR FIPS 140-3 CONFORMANCE TESTING IN UNITED STATES

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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STERLING, Va., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) and National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) have accredited DEKRA to perform FIPS 140-3 conformance testing at its Sterling, Va. laboratory.

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  • STERLING, Va., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) and National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) have accredited DEKRA to perform FIPS 140-3 conformance testing at its Sterling, Va. laboratory.
  • The Federal Information Processing Standards, also known as FIPS, is a collection of data security and computer system standards that govern the protection of data of the United States federal government.
  • DEKRA's Sterling laboratory is accredited to conduct cryptographic module validations for all levels of the FIPS 140-3 standard.
  • In order to work with the United States federal government, FIPS 140-3 certification is required for hardware, firmware, and software products that utilize cryptography.

Kiteworks Releases Its 2023 Forecast for Managing Private Content Exposure Risk Report

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kiteworks, which delivers data privacy and compliance for sensitive content communications through its Private Content Network , released its 2023 Forecast for Managing Private Content Exposure Risk Report that reveals 15 predictions for private content and sensitive content communications based on cybercrime, cybersecurity, and compliance insights.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kiteworks, which delivers data privacy and compliance for sensitive content communications through its Private Content Network , released its 2023 Forecast for Managing Private Content Exposure Risk Report that reveals 15 predictions for private content and sensitive content communications based on cybercrime, cybersecurity, and compliance insights.
  • Managing private content exposure risk is a crucial priority todayand one that is growing in scope.
  • Managing private content exposure risk poses a significant undertaking for IT, security, risk, and compliance leaders.
  • The Kiteworks platform provides customers with a Private Content Network that delivers content governance, compliance, and protection.

Qumulo Helps Customers Avoid the Complexity of Protecting Unstructured Data with its Comprehensive Approach to Data Security

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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While most organizations understand and respect the risk of poor security posture, many are strapped for cycles, time, and expertise to build adequate defenses around their unstructured data.

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  • While most organizations understand and respect the risk of poor security posture, many are strapped for cycles, time, and expertise to build adequate defenses around their unstructured data.
  • Qumulo is meeting its customers anywhere edge, core, and in the cloud with a holistic approach to security, making it simple for customers to protect their data from ransomware attacks, data theft, and data destruction.
  • Qumulo not only helps customers ensure lighting-fast recovery but also helps proactively detect and prevent anomalies, so organizations and end users can simply secure their sensitive data.
  • Trust is mission critical when it comes to security, said Kathy Ahuja, VP of Information Security at Qumulo.

CGI's Momentum® Java Cryptographic Module receives Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) certification

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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(NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), ispleased to report that its Momentum Java Cryptographic Module has received Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) certification, an important standards certification for the protection of sensitive and valuable data within federal systems.

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  • (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), ispleased to report that its Momentum Java Cryptographic Module has received Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) certification, an important standards certification for the protection of sensitive and valuable data within federal systems.
  • CGI Momentum product suite uses the Java Cryptographic Module to implement a wide array of cryptographic algorithms including Suite B algorithms, a set of cryptographic algorithms selected by National Security Agency (NSA) to protect both classified and unclassified national security systems and information.
  • The certification complements the previously obtained FIPS accreditation for CGI Momentum C++ Cryptographic Module.
  • "Strong cryptography is the foundation of CISA Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)," said Saidul Islam, CGI Federal Director, Momentum Product Security.

VanDyke Software Announces VShell 4.8 (Official) Secure File Transfer Server with New Triggers and Time-Saving Features

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VanDyke Software®, a developer of multi-platform secure file transfer and secure terminal emulation software, today announced the official release of VShell® 4.8 server.

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  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VanDyke Software , a developer of multi-platform secure file transfer and secure terminal emulation software, today announced the official release of VShell 4.8 server .
  • VShell lets you offer a wide range of file transfer capabilities to your organization and external partners with confidence."
  • Busy IT professionals depend on VanDyke Software to deliver rock-solid, easy-to-configure software for secure remote access, secure file transfer, terminal emulation, and remote administration.
  • The company's product offerings include the SecureCRT Secure Shell terminal emulator, the SecureFX secure file transfer client, and the VShell secure file transfer server.

DISA Validates Rancher Government Solutions’ Kubernetes Distribution, RKE2 Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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In yet another major validation of Rancher Government Solutions (RGS) security posture, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has announced that it has approved and published the Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for RKE2, Ranchers Kubernetes distribution.

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  • In yet another major validation of Rancher Government Solutions (RGS) security posture, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has announced that it has approved and published the Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for RKE2, Ranchers Kubernetes distribution.
  • This DISA announcement validates our commitment to ensuring that the open source and Kubernetes products we deliver meet the highest security standards of the U.S. Federal Government, said Lynne Chamberlain, CEO of Rancher Government Solutions.
  • U.S. Government and DoD IT teams can now deploy and use RKE2 on Federal and DoD networks with the confidence that RKE2 meets the highest security standards of DISA.
  • Rancher Government Solutions is specifically designed to address the unique security and operational needs of the U.S. Government and military as it relates to application modernization, containers, and Kubernetes.

Kiteworks Achieves ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018 Certifications in Near Record Time

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 pertain to best practices for managing information risks by implementing security controls within the broader framework of information management systems.

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  • ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 pertain to best practices for managing information risks by implementing security controls within the broader framework of information management systems.
  • ISO 27001:2013: Information security management that preserves the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information by applying a risk management process.
  • ISO 27017:2015: Supplements the ISO 27001 framework for cloud computing environment by including additional information, security measures, and implementation guidance.
  • Kiteworks' mission is to empower organizations to effectively manage risk in every send, share, receive, and save of sensitive content.

EQS-News: Helping Keep Elections Safe - This Company Is Working To Limit Security Risks Highlighted In Previous Elections

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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Elections are considered the basis for democratic legitimacy, central to maintaining free and fair societies in countries across the world.

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  • Elections are considered the basis for democratic legitimacy, central to maintaining free and fair societies in countries across the world.
  • Appropriate election security to ensure that the processes involved are fair, resilient, and safe, is of paramount importance in maintaining public trust in the democratic function.
  • Election security covers all elements of election infrastructure including election officials, volunteers, state and local government bodies, voting equipment, vendors, and technology.
  • The 2016 and 2020 presidential elections in the U.S. saw many instances of cyber-attacks and suspected breaches.