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Will D-kriptik assist our company with FIPS 140-2 validation of our product? Unfortunately, we do not provide FIPS 140 validation or Common Criteria (CC) certification consulting services to product vendors looking to achieve validation/certification, as this is not in line with the focus of D-kriptik. If you are a product vendor looking for validation/certification consulting services, this company has been doing exactly that for many years now (I can provide specific contacts, if desired). (I spent some time in this field, which is why this question is common for companies that locate D-kriptik by searching on my name. This interest is greatly appreciated, but we do not provide such services.)

Where does D-kriptik run across FIPS 140 validations and CC certifications in its work? Well, we help companies build and maintain their Information Technology (IT) infrastructures. Some of our clients may want or be required to use validated or certified security products in their IT infrastructure, and we are knowledgeable in the various products out there that can used to achieve this end. In other words, we assist in the selection, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of validated/certified products in an IT infrastructure, which can be a tricky process as these products often have operational restrictions as part of their validations/certifications.

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Would D-kriptik be willing to use such and such FIPS 140 validated and/or CC certified product when building an infrastructure for its clients? This question is on a broader scale than just validated/certified products – we use those products that best fit a particular project. It may be useful to note that, besides looking at the cost-benefit of a product based on our customer’s requirements, needs, and wants, establishing positive relationships with, and knowing technical contacts (more than just marketing, sales, and generic tech support contacts) at, product vendors can play an important role in influencing our recommendations, as these facilitate our ability to better server our customers. Also, while we try to keep up with products that have been validated and certified, product vendors should feel free to let us know about their new certifications and validations.

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