🔒Proposed Withdrawal of FIPS 198-1
Proposed Withdrawal of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 198-1, The Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code (HMAC)
Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) proposes to withdraw FIPS 198-1, the Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code (HMAC), from the FIPS series. Prior to the submission of this proposed withdrawal of FIPS 198-1 to the Secretary of Commerce for review and approval, NIST invites comments from the public, users, the information technology industry, and Federal, State, and local governments, and government organizations concerning the withdrawal of this FIPS.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
Business Impact
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The proposed withdrawal of FIPS 198-1 affects compliance for businesses relying on current federal standards for cryptographic security, necessitating review of their security practices and adaptations to NIST's publications. This means adjustments may be necessary to align with updated guidelines and specifications, impacting IT and finance sectors.