[Verse 1]
When security demands the highest grade
FIPS validation is the test that must be made
Not just compliance with the written spec
But certified modules that inspectors check
Validation means it passed the rigorous test
Compliance means you follow but haven't been blessed
FIPS mode is when the system locks it down
Only approved algorithms are allowed
[Chorus]
FIPS one-forty-two and three
Cryptographic security
Validated not compliant mode
Check the cert before you load
OpenSSL provider true
BoringCrypto built for you
NSS and Bouncy Castle too
Make sure FIPS follows through
[Verse 2]
In the Java world where JVM runs deep
Bouncy Castle FIPS makes your crypto sleep safe
Red Hat's system-wide policies set the tone
Every process follows rules they've grown
But configuring FIPS isn't always enough
You must test and verify the crypto stuff
Don't assume that setting flags will do
Validate enforcement is working too
[Chorus]
FIPS one-forty-two and three
Cryptographic security
Validated not compliant mode
Check the cert before you load
OpenSSL provider true
BoringCrypto built for you
NSS and Bouncy Castle too
Make sure FIPS follows through
[Verse 3]
When Kafka needs to stream with FIPS in place
TLS handshakes slow down at their pace
Cipher suites get restricted to approved lists
Compatibility problems can't be dismissed
Kubernetes feels the impact everywhere
API server etcd kubelet must declare
Service mesh TLS gets constrained
Performance costs that can't be feigned
[Bridge]
Test don't trust the FIPS mode flag
Run the benchmarks feel the drag
Early testing saves the day
Performance penalty you'll pay
Validation over compliance wins
That's where real security begins
[Chorus]
FIPS one-forty-two and three
Cryptographic security
Validated not compliant mode
Check the cert before you load
OpenSSL provider true
BoringCrypto built for you
NSS and Bouncy Castle too
Make sure FIPS follows through
[Outro]
Defense infrastructure needs it right
FIPS validation burning bright
Test enforce and verify
Cryptographic standards high