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Security Certifications Consulting
Apex Assurance Group facilitates the FIPS 140 and Common Criteria certification process by delivering documentation and software development services to customers of all sizes.
FIPS 140 and Common Criteria are product assurance programs that are part of an overall systems assurance strategy. These product assurance metrics provide the following benefits:
- Compliance to procurement requirements
- Third party review and validation of product functionality
- In-depth analysis and documentation of product design
Our firm brings a unique perspective to this field: project and program managers who have successfully built and led certification program initiatives for top-tier companies. And with that knowledge and experience, we are able to provide more than just product documentation and project management.
We build a relationship with our clients, assess their communications and development processes, and address solutions for their product teams, their sales teams, and their customers. Pursuing security certifications takes more than navigating documentation and requirements. Experienced techniques in project management from a vendor's perspective can reduce the overall cost of certification and expedite time-to-market.
Specific services for FIPS 140 and Common Criteria include the following:
- Product design assistance
- Education and training
- Project management for entire validation process
- FIPS 140 Security Policy development
- FIPS 140 Vendor Evidence development
- FIPS 140 Finite State Machine development
- FIPS 140 algorithm testing support
- Common Criteria Security Target development
- Common Criteria Protection Profile development
- Other Common Criteria supporting evidence development