diff --git a/security/nss/lib/softoken/fipstokn.c b/security/nss/lib/softoken/fipstokn.c
index af0e957be9be..ae063a2340e0 100644
--- a/security/nss/lib/softoken/fipstokn.c
+++ b/security/nss/lib/softoken/fipstokn.c
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@
 static PRBool isLoggedIn = PR_FALSE;
 static PRBool fatalError = PR_FALSE;
 
-/* Fips required checks before any useful crypto graphic services */
+/* FIPS required checks before any useful cryptographic services */
 static CK_RV sftk_fipsCheck(void) {
     if (isLoggedIn != PR_TRUE) 
 	return CKR_USER_NOT_LOGGED_IN;