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OpenSSL loses FIPS 140-2 Certification (Or Not)

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the edoc-eht-kcarc-t'nod dept.

OhHellWithIt writes "Government Computer News reported on Tuesday that OpenSSL has lost FIPS 140-2 certification, only six months after receiving it. It sounds like bad news for those of us who would like to see open source gain more of a foothold in U.S. federal workplaces." Readers have updated this story with an update saying the certification has shifted again.

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  1. I'm guessing by PunkOfLinux · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm guessing that this certification is necessary if you want your product to be used in the federal government, right???

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  2. Re:Reasons Not Given? by ChrisDolan · · Score: 4, Funny

    TLA Psych Report for: [Smooth Wombat]
    Recommendation: REJECT
    Reason:
      Psych models predict subject shows high likelihood
      of revealing operational procedures to Slashdot