FIPS 140-3 Migration Brief

Overview

This brief outlines Varydn's approach to helping organizations migrate from FIPS 140-2 to FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic modules and processes. It is intended for security architects, compliance officers, and platform engineers evaluating migration effort and cost.

What we deliver

- Migration plan and gap analysis vs. FIPS 140-3 requirements
- Integration guidance for FIPS-validated cryptographic modules
- Test evidence pack to support validation
- Playbook for change control, rollout, and documentation
- Up to 3 months validation support (remote)

Timeline

- Week 0: Scoping and kickoff
- Week 1-2: Gap analysis & migration plan
- Week 3-6: Integration guidance & test evidence
- Week 7-12: Validation support and documentation handoff

Pricing

- FIPS 140-3 Migration Package: $45,000 one-time
- Optional retainer for ongoing validation assistance: $6,000 / month

Phased Pricing Option

If customers prefer a phased engagement, Varydn recommends this breakdown (example):

- Discovery & Gap Analysis: $7,000 (2 weeks)
	- Deliverables: gap analysis report, scoped migration plan, risk register.
- Integration & Implementation: $28,000 (4–8 weeks)
	- Deliverables: integration of FIPS-validated crypto modules, code/config changes, integration tests.
- Validation Support & Evidence Pack: $10,000 (2–4 weeks)
	- Deliverables: test evidence pack, auditor-ready documentation, validation support sessions.

Total (phased): $45,000

Payment Terms for Phased Engagement

- Suggested schedule: 30% upfront (Discovery), 50% on completion of Integration, 20% on delivery of Validation Pack.
- Alternatively, offer milestone-based invoices aligned to delivery artifacts.

Why Varydn

- Experience integrating cryptographic modules in regulated environments
- Automation and audit trails that reduce validation friction
- Scoped delivery with clear artifacts for auditors

Contact

Request a FIPS migration consultation via the pricing page or contact demo@varydn.com.