The DoDIN APL, maintained by DISA, is a consolidated list of products that have been certified for use on Defense networks. DoDIN APL certification effectively gives listed products DISA’s seal of approval and signifies the products have completed Cybersecurity (CS) and Interoperability (IO) certification.

FIDO (Fast Identity Online) is the umbrella term for FIDO Alliance’s newest set of specifications. FIDO2 authentication is the industry’s future proof solution to the global password challenge and addresses all the concerns of traditional authentication, by providing phishing-resistant authentication combined with enhanced user experience in both desktop and mobile environments.

FIPS 140 is a U.S. standard defining security requirements for cryptographic modules. It covers physical security, key management, roles and services, and algorithm implementation. Modules must meet these criteria to be validated for secure use.

NIAP oversees the U.S. program that evaluates COTS IT products for compliance with the Common Criteria. Through CCEVS, it develops Protection Profiles, evaluation methods, and policies to ensure security requirements are consistent, practical, and testable.

NIST Personal Identity Verification Validation Program (NPIVP) was established to validate Personal Identity Verification (PIV) components required by Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201.