Security Builder FIPS Java Module
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1056 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Certicom Corp. · website |
| Software versions | 2.2 and 2.2.1 |
Module description
The Security Builder FIPS Java Module is a standards-based cryptographic toolkit written in Java. It supports optimized Elliptic Curve Cryptography and provides application developers with sophisticated tools to flexibly integrate encryption, digital signatures and other security mechanisms into Java-based applications. The Security Builder FIPS Java Module is intended for use by developers who want government level security and can also be used in conjunction with other Certicom developer toolkits including Security Builder PKI and Security Builder SSL.
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
ARC2; ARC4; MD2; MD5; HMAC-MD5; DES; DESX; ECIES; ECQV; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); ECMQV (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- NetBSD 2.0.3, 32-bit (single-user mode)
- Red Hat Linux AS 5.0, 32-bit
- Red Hat Linux AS 5.0, 64-bit
- Solaris 10, 64-bit
- Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.6.0 running on Solaris 10, 32-bit
- Windows 2008 Server, 64-bit
- Windows Vista, 32-bit
- Windows Vista, 64-bit
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-25 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2009-03-06 | Update | |
| 2009-10-02 | Update | |
| 2009-12-08 | Update |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2008-11-25, 2009-03-06, 2009-10-02, 2009-12-08