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FIPS 197

Meaning

FIPS 197, or Federal Information Processing Standard 197, is a non-clinical, regulatory standard that specifically mandates the use of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm for the cryptographic protection of sensitive, non-classified information by U.S. government agencies. In the hormonal health and wellness space, this standard is frequently adopted by health technology providers as a baseline for robust encryption, ensuring that electronic protected health information, including detailed hormone panels, meets a high bar for data security. Adherence to this standard is a key indicator of a secure platform.