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added faq on procured requirement #23

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question: B18
title: When do FIPS 140 requirements apply to authenticators used at AAL2?
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[800-63B section 4.2.2](https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-3/sp800-63b.html#aal2req) states that "Authenticators _procured by_ government agencies SHALL be validated to meet the requirements of FIPS 140 Level 1." (emphasis added) The intent of the _procured by_ language is to exempt user-provided ("bring-your-own") authenticators from having to meet FIPS 140 requirements, particularly in the government-to-public use case. The FIPS 140 requirement applies only to authenticators purchased or issued by a government agency.