Rycombe Consulting

Rycombe Consulting provides specialist support for organisations developing products that require FIPS 140‑3 or related security certifications. With extensive experience across hardware, firmware and software cryptographic modules, I help vendors navigate the certification process efficiently and with confidence.

What I Do

• FIPS 140‑3 preparation and documentation
• Module boundary definition and security level selection
• Entropy and DRBG analysis
• Algorithm compliance and design review
• Readiness assessments before lab engagement
• Liaison with accredited test laboratories

Why FIPS 140‑3 Matters

FIPS 140‑3 is the legally mandated cryptographic module standard for U.S. Federal systems. Vendors targeting Federal, Canadian, or security‑sensitive markets rely on validated modules to meet procurement requirements and customer expectations.

Learn more on the FIPS 140‑3 page.

Experience

I have supported clients across telecommunications, embedded systems, network security appliances, cryptographic libraries, IoT platforms and industrial systems. My approach is practical, standards‑driven and focused on helping engineering teams deliver compliant, testable designs.

More details are available on the Expertise & Past Work page.

Get in Touch

You can reach me at contact@rycombe.com. A full contact page is available here.