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The Top 10 FIPS Compliance Mistakes Organizations Make
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With every FIPS 140-2 certificate transitioning to Historical status on September 21, 2026, organizations face a hard compliance deadline and most are carrying gaps they haven’t found yet. This brief documents the 10 most common FIPS compliance mistakes across validation, procurement, algorithm hygiene, and operations, with specific guidance on what to do about each one before the deadline.