Windows Phone 8 gets U.S. FIPS 140-2 government security certification September 18, 2013 by admin Tweet Microsoft has announced that Windows Phone 8 has received the FIPS 140-2 security standard, which means devices with the OS will likely be used more by U.S. government agencies. Read more… Neowin Related Posts:Motorola's ThinkShield for mobile receives rigorous…Microsoft Authenticator now supports U.S. federal…UK government introduces law to toughen up security…New report claims Microsoft's recent security issues…UK government outlines new security guidelines for…