[Verse 1]
Three levels deep in the crypto maze
Validation stamps from NIST appraise
While compliance claims are just a phase
And FIPS mode locks the cipher ways
OpenSSL provider leads the dance
BoringCrypto gives Go its chance
NSS modules take their stance
When federal rules demand advance
[Chorus]
Validate, comply, or mode engage
OpenSSL, Boring, NSS on stage
Java needs Bouncy Castle's cage
RHEL policies turn the page
Test enforcement, not just config dreams
Performance costs split at the seams
FIPS crypto's tougher than it seems
[Verse 2]
Bouncy Castle guards the JVM gate
While RHEL system policies orchestrate
Every cipher choice must validate
As handshake speeds deteriorate
Kafka brokers feel the TLS strain
Cipher suites restrict the gain
Compatibility breaks the chain
When federal crypto rules remain
[Chorus]
Validate, comply, or mode engage
OpenSSL, Boring, NSS on stage
Java needs Bouncy Castle's cage
RHEL policies turn the page
Test enforcement, not just config dreams
Performance costs split at the seams
FIPS crypto's tougher than it seems
[Bridge]
Kubernetes secrets hide behind
API server, etcd combined
Kubelet whispers, service mesh aligned
All encrypted, FIPS designed
Don't assume the mode's enforced
Verify the cryptographic source
Benchmark early, chart the course
Before performance takes its course
[Chorus]
Validate, comply, or mode engage
OpenSSL, Boring, NSS on stage
Java needs Bouncy Castle's cage
RHEL policies turn the page
Test enforcement, not just config dreams
Performance costs split at the seams
FIPS crypto's federal schemes
[Outro]
When government contracts come your way
FIPS validation saves the day
But test it works, don't just obey
Performance penalties make you pay