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FIPS (federal Information Processing Standards)

FIPS (federal Information Processing Standards): Standards issued by US Government for use in government agencies.

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Standards issued by US Government for use in government agencies. FIPS 140 covers encryption standards.

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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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