United States government regulation compliance

Compliance with United States government security and information technology regulations help to remove sales impediments and roadblocks. It also provides a proof point to prospects worldwide that HCL® is working to make their products the most secure in the industry. This topic lists the standards and guidelines that AppScan® Standard supports.

Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)

On Windows platforms that are supported by AppScan Standard, AppScan Standard supports FIPS Publication 140-2, by using a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module and approved algorithms.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-131a

NIST SP 800-131A guidelines provide cryptographic key management guidance. These guidelines include:

Key management procedures
How to use cryptographic algorithms
Algorithms to use and their minimum strengths
Key lengths for secure communications

Government agencies and financial institutions use the NIST SP 800-131A guidelines to ensure that the products conform to specified security requirements.