Implementations-
Cryptographic modules which realize this standard shall conform to the necessities of FIPS 140-1. The algorithm specific in this standard may be implemented in firmware, hardware, software, or any grouping thereof. The exact implementation may depend on a number of factors such as the environment, the technology, used application, etc. Implementations which may comply with this usual include electronic devices (e.g., VLSI chip packages), micro- processors using Read Only Memory (ROM), Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM), or Electronically Erasable Read Only Memory (EEROM), and mainframe computers using Random-access Memory (RAM). When the algorithm is implemented in firmware or software, the processor on which the algorithm implements must be specific as part of the legalization process. Implementations of the algorithm which are validated and tested by NIST will be measured as complying with the standard. Note that FIPS 140-1 places additional requirements on cryptographic
Modules for Government use. Information regarding devices that have been procedures and validated for testing and validating equipment for conformance with this standard and FIPS 140-1 are existing from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Computer Systems Laboratory, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.