What is CryptoComply .NET?

CryptoComply .NET is SafeLogic’s FIPS 140 validated cryptographic software designed for the Microsoft .NET and C# environment. It provides a drop-in solution that enables .NET developers to meet the highest U.S. and international standards for data protection.

Developers can easily integrate CryptoComply.NET into their existing architecture, enabling Microsoft FIPS-compliant encryption without code rewrites, performance compromises, or compliance delays.

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FIPS 140-3 Validation for .NET Applications

FIPS 140-3 is the U.S. government's cryptographic module standard, required for federal procurements and foundational to other compliance regimes, such as FedRAMP, CMMC, and Common Criteria. 

Any vendor developing security software for federal or regulated use must leverage .NET FIPS-compliant algorithms that have been validated by NIST’s Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP).

FIPS Compliance vs. Validation: What's the Difference?

Many people assume these are synonyms. With FIPS, they are not. In fact, there is a huge difference between them.

FIPS 140-Validated means your company's cryptography module has passed a formal testing process with a NIST-approved lab.

FIPS 140-Compliant means your company has received a certificate in its name from NIST that verifies your module has been validated.

Some claim that using another company’s certified module constitutes 'FIPS compliant’ (which is called by some 'FIPS inside'). But compliance is not always good enough. Compliant today may also not be compliant tomorrow if someone else’s module goes out of compliance (e.g., goes historical). Historical certificates cannot be used for new government acquisitions.

Also, government procurement agents may block acquisition of products that do not have FIPS certification in their own name listed in NIST's validated modules database.

Why .NET FIPS Validation is the Safer, Smarter Path

For any organization serious about serving the public sector or regulated markets, having your own CMVP certificate confirms:

• Visibility in federal procurement processes
• Compliance with layered frameworks like FedRAMP, CMMC, and Common Criteria
• Long-term control over updates and maintenance

CryptoComply .NET gives you a direct path to your own certificate, without the complexity and delays of a traditional multi-year validation timeline. SafeLogic handles the lifecycle, so you stay secure, validated, and ready for government opportunities.