FIPS Compliance vs. FIPS Certification: Know the Difference

FIPS Compliance vs. FIPS Certification: Know the Difference

Posted by Beth Stapleton on 23rd Sep 2026

Only Encryption Modules Get Certified. Everything Else Is a Claim.How Public Safety Agencies Can Verify FIPS Compliance After the September 2026 Transition For public safety organizations, security claims are everywhere. Vendors promise secure clouds, protected recordings, encrypted archives, and "FIPS-certified" platforms. Yet as of September 21, 2026, every remaining FIPS 140-2 certificate has moved to historical status, making now the perfect time to revisit what FIPS certification actually …
Northland is Attending the 2026 AACP Conference

Northland is Attending the 2026 AACP Conference

Posted by Beth Stapleton on 22nd Sep 2026

Attending the 2026 AACP Annual Conference? Visit Northland & Companies in Hot Springs! Law enforcement agencies today face growing demands to improve operational efficiency, enhance officer safety, strengthen digital evidence workflows, and modernize critical communications systems. That's why Northland & Companies is excited to attend the 2026 Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) Annual Conference, where we'll be showcasing innovative technology solutions designed specifical …
BusComm to Exhibit at the 2026 MCCA Conference

BusComm to Exhibit at the 2026 MCCA Conference

Posted by Beth Stapleton on 21st Sep 2026

Northland & Companies is excited to announce that our sister company, BusComm, will be exhibiting at the 2026 Missouri Court Clerks and Court Administrators (MCCA) Conference. This annual event brings together court clerks, court administrators, and judicial professionals from across Missouri to discuss technology, operational improvements, records management, and the evolving needs of today's courts. If you're attending the conference, we invite you to stop by and meet with Susan Siegler fr …