Guideline for Implementing Cryptography in the Federal Government

This document has been developed for use by Fed. agencies, but it may be used by non-governmental org. on a voluntary basis. This 2nd ed. updates & replaces the Nov. 1999 ed. It provides a structured, yet flexible set of guidelines for selecting, specifying, employing, & evaluating cryptographic protection mechanisms in Fed. info. systems -- & thus, makes a significant contribution toward satisfying the security requirements of the Fed. Info. Security Mgmt. Act (FISMA) of 2002, P.L. 107-347. Contents: uses of cryptography; standards & guidelines; cryptographic methods; general implementation issues; assessments; selecting cryptography -- the process; terms & definitions; info. security laws & regulations; & applicable FIPS.Barker, Elaine B. is the author of 'Guideline for Implementing Cryptography in the Federal Government', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422306178 and ISBN 1422306178.