Validating Cryptography to Strengthen Digital Security.
The Alliance
Crypto-V Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cryptographic assurance through validation, education, research, and collaboration.
The “V” in Crypto-V stands for Validation, Validated, and Verified—the principles that guide our mission and our commitment to strengthening trust in digital systems.
We believe that trust in digital security begins with trustworthy cryptography; strong algorithms alone are not enough. Trust requires sound implementation, rigorous testing, independent validation, and the sharing of knowledge and best practices.
Our Mission
Crypto-V Alliance brings together organizations from academia, industry, government, testing laboratories, certification bodies, and the broader cybersecurity community to advance the understanding, implementation, validation, and deployment of trustworthy cryptographic technologies.
We seek to strengthen digital security and increase public confidence in the technologies that protect modern society through our multiple programs, focusing on education, research, publications, and collaboration.
Featured Programs
Education
Workshops, tutorials, training programs, and educational resources that support workforce development and professional growth.
Research
Discussion and exploration of emerging cryptographic technologies, implementation practices, and assurance methodologies.
Publications
Books, conference proceedings, white papers, and educational materials that help advance cryptographic assurance.
Collaboration
A neutral forum where organizations can exchange knowledge, share experience, and work together to strengthen digital security.
Featured Publication
Tasting Cryptography: FIPS ’n’ Chips
A practical guide to cryptographic standards, module validation, testing methodologies, implementation challenges, and industry best practices.
Featured Event
FIPS ‘n’ Chips 2026
FIPS ‘n’ Chips is a two-day conference organized by the Crypto-V Alliance. The event brings together experts from academia, industry, government, testing laboratories, and certification bodies to explore the technologies, standards, and processes that shape trusted cryptographic modules.
Latest News
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PQC Panel Announced for FIPS ‘n’ Chips 2026
Few topics illustrate why FIPS ‘n’ Chips 2026 is happening at exactly the right time better…
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CMVP Reaches Zero Queue: A Milestone Worth Celebrating!
The Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) recently reached an impressive milestone: they reduced the queue of…
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Springer to Publish FIPS ‘n’ Chips 2026 Post-Conference Proceedings
The Crypto-V Alliance is pleased to announce that Springer Nature will publish the post-conference proceedings for…