Canonical/Ubuntu Leftovers
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FIPS certified vs compliant: what’s safer?
Encryption is key to protecting sensitive data. There are several methodologies using different cryptographic algorithms to convert plain text into cipher text. Navigating multiple methodologies and algorithms creates a complex, labour-intensive process for teams evaluating the cryptographic services offered within software components.
The governments of the United States and Canada have encryption requirements for their own systems, and those used by their vendors. The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication is an evolving standard, currently at version 140-2. FIPS 140-2 states what versions of certified software are suitable for use within all federal agencies and entities that work with these agencies. Ubuntu will support FIPS 140-3 when it is ready, and organisations are looking to implement that standard.
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The Fridge: Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 750
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Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 750
Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 750 for the week of August 21 – 27, 2022.