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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. ahem by tomstdenis · · Score: 0, Troll

    CERTIFICATION is a SCAM!

    It means nothing other than your implementation of an algo is correct. It doesn't mean you used it right.

    Tom

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    1. Re:ahem by tomstdenis · · Score: 0, Troll

      In my case, my code is used everywhere AND I make no money off it. :-)

      Tom

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