FIPS Compliance vs. FIPS Certification: Know the Difference

Only Encryption Modules Get Certified. Everything Else Is a Claim.How Public Safety Agencies Can Verify FIPS Compliance After the September 2026 Transition For public safety organizations, security claims are everywhere. Vendors promise secure clouds, protected recordings, encrypted archives, and "FIPS-certified" platforms. Yet as of September 21, 2026, every remaining FIPS 140-2 certificate has moved to historical status, making now the perfect time to revisit what FIPS certification actually …