ISO/IEC 19790:2012 - Information technology – Security techniques – Security requirements for cryptographic modules

ISO/IEC 19790:2012 is the security requirements for a cryptographic module utilised within a security system protecting sensitive information in computer and telecommunication systems. This International Standard defines four security levels for cryptographic modules to provide for a wide spectrum of data sensitivity (e.g. low value administrative data, million dollar funds transfers, life protecting data, personal identity information, and sensitive information used by government) and a…