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    Part 1: Ready for Integration: wolfSSL and RISC-V

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    Advantages of Using wolfSSL on RISC-V Platforms One of the key benefits of using wolfSSL in a RISC-V project is that the library has been developed in a “clean room” environment. In part, this means there’s no inherited code baggage and more importantly: no external dependencies. If there’s an existing...
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    What is FIPS? (Quick Overview)

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    Doing FIPS responsibly since 2014! The wolfCrypt module now holds the world’s first SP800-140Br1 FIPS 140-3 Validated Certificate #4718. FIPS is a set of standards, detailed in Special Publications, that need to be met in order to be awarded a FIPS validation/certification published on the NIST website. A FIPS certificate,...
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    Live Webinar: Reasons to migrate from OpenSSL to wolfSSL

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    If you’re looking for a superior alternative to OpenSSL that offers better support and a smoother workflow, wolfSSL is the solution you need. It not only addresses the gaps you may encounter with OpenSSL but also boasts the world’s first SP800 140Br1 FIPS 140-3 validated certificate (#4718) for its wolfCrypt...
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    Keystores and Secure Elements supported by wolfSSL

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    Our very own Tim Pickering was in attendance today when White House officials announced that the standards for post-quantum algorithms were no longer in draft mode. They are now fully empowered as standard algorithms and endorsed by the US Federal Government. What was standardized today?
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    How do you benchmark cryptography?

    • shizuka
    There are many different metrics that can be used when benchmarking cryptography. The common metrics are; average time per operation, average amount of data processed per unit of time, and number of clock cycles taken per data processed.
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    CNSA 2.0 Update Part 5: PSK

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    On April 18th, 2024, the NSA released updates and clarifications to their CNSA 2.0 (Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0) advisory in the form of an FAQ. This is the fifth and final in a series of postings about the questions and answers that we feel are most interesting and...
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