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Open Source encryption module loses FIPS certification
by Neoteric at 11:37 am EDT, Jul 19, 2006

FIPS-140-2 certification is required for cryptographic products used by agencies for unclassified but sensitive information. OpenSSL is an open-source version of Secure Sockets Layer encryption that can be used by browsers and other programs to securely exchange data.

OpenSSL loses it's FIPS certification.