Award extends firm’s two-decade partnership supporting the nation's cybersecurity standards infrastructure.
Electrosoft announced today that it has been awarded a task order from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to continue supporting the Cryptographic Validation Program. Through the TO, the firm will deliver ongoing operational and development support to the program that certifies cryptographic products for use across the U.S. government and regulated industries.
"Cryptographic validation is foundational to how the federal government and critical industries protect sensitive information. As the threat landscape evolves, the integrity of cryptographic standards has never been more imperative," said Dr. Sarbari Gupta, CEO of Electrosoft. “We are honored to extend our long-standing partnership with NIST and to bring our expertise to the work of keeping those standards strong and current."
The Cryptographic Validation Program plays a vital role in the security of both government and commercial technology. Products certified under the program are cleared for handling sensitive information across federal agencies and regulated industries including financial services and healthcare, making the program's integrity essential to a broad swath of the U.S. economy.
Under the contract, Electrosoft will deliver three core areas of support to NIST’s Security Testing, Validation, and Measurement (STVM) Group that remain central to the cryptographic validation programs. First, operational support includes review of test submissions and validation artifacts, along with technical coordination and guidance for the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), accredited Cryptographic and Security Testing Laboratories (CSTLs) and participating vendors. Second, documentation support includes maintaining and updating program guidance, management manuals, implementation guidance, and related validation materials. Third, the team develops, integrates, and maintains testing and automation capabilities, including structured test evidence, standardized submission protocols, and modernized infrastructure. These improvements enhance the efficiency, timeliness, and quality of Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) and Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP) validation processes and help NIST manage validation workload effectively.
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Electrosoft is a cybersecurity, digital engineering and intelligent automation firm delivering secure, scalable solutions for federal agencies. With 25 years of experience, the award-winning company combines deep mission expertise with modern engineering practices to help agencies operate securely, modernize with confidence and accelerate operational performance. Electrosoft is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. www.electrosoft-inc.com