To FIPS or Not to FIPS? | FIPS 140-2 vs 140-3

FIPS. If you're working toward CMMC compliance, you've probably heard the term countless times—but what does it actually mean, and do you really need it? In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike break down the differences between FIPS 140-2 and FIPS 140-3, explain where these standards fit into the CMMC ecosystem, and discuss when FIPS-validated cryptography is required versus where confusion often arises. Whether you're preparing for a CMMC assessment, implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls, or simply trying to understand why everyone keeps talking about FIPS, this episode helps separate fact from fiction. If you've ever found yourself asking... "To FIPS or not to FIPS?" ...this episode is for you. 🎙️ Cyber Sitrep – Episode #47 Title: To FIPS or Not to FIPS? 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep #cybersecurity #cmmc2 #fips #compliance