Is HKDF FIPS compliant? Yes, in more ways than one. It's approved for key-agreement as SP 800-56C Rev. 2 and for general-purpose use per SP 800-133 Rev. 2 (Section 6.3 Option #3) and SP 800-108. I didn't really believe it, so I went and tested x/crypto/hkdf against SP 800-108 ACVP vectors.
The FIPS compliance of HKDF is a somewhat confusing and controversial topic, partially because the normative reference is split over at least four separate documents, but in practice it’s approved for...
Same. I’m suddenly considering getting badge ribbons made for ACVP that say “ACAB includes PMNs.”
My biggest hope for the future is that Basim and Kassandra (I refuse to believe she’s gone!) have a showdown in modern day. #AssassinsCreedMirage#ACVP#VirtualPhotography
