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+## Notice: Use of Bouncy Castle FIPS as Security Provider in FDO Project
 
+The PRI FIDO IOT component uses Bouncy Castle FIPS as the primary security provider for all cryptographic operations within the project with the exception of the KDF.
+
+The KDF implementation is compliant with the FIDO specification and is not based on the Bouncy Castle FIPS.