Strengthen Compliance with FIPS-Validated Encryption
As federal cybersecurity requirements evolve, compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC 2.0 is no longer optional—it’s essential. Data encryption plays a critical role in protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), yet many organizations misunderstand what qualifies as “validated” cryptography under FIPS 140 standards.
This whitepaper from SafeLogic and Kratos Defense clarifies the distinction between FIPS-compliant and FIPS-validated encryption, outlines how NIST SP 800-171 aligns with CMMC 2.0 levels, and explains how to accelerate your compliance efforts without overloading internal teams.
Inside You’ll Learn:
- How NIST SP 800-171 defines encryption requirements for CMMC 2.0 compliance
- The difference between FIPS-compliant and FIPS-validated encryption and why it matters
- Where validated encryption is required across CMMC Levels 1, 2, and 3
- The risks of using non-validated cryptography under NIST guidelines
- How SafeLogic’s CryptoComply software and RapidCert offering simplify and accelerate validation
- Best practices from Kratos for implementing encryption controls and achieving certification readiness
- Key NIST controls that reference FIPS-validated encryption (AC, IA, MP, and SC domains)
Ready to ensure your encryption strategy aligns with NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0? Complete the form to download your whitepaper and gain expert guidance from SafeLogic and Kratos.