Bloombase Cryptographic Module
Bloombase Cryptographic Module, from Bloombase, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1241 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1241 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Bloombase, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 8.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Bloombase Cryptographic Module for multi-platforms is a scalable, generic and multipurpose module used by various Bloombase products, performing a broad range of approved cryptographic operations including encryption, key generation, key storage and zeroization, signature generation and verification, hashing, keyed hashing and random number generation, supporting services including cryptography, authentication, PKCS and key management, etc.
Approved algorithms (4)
Tested configurations
- Bloombase SpitfireOS 5 (single-user mode), JRE 1.6
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-29 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2010-07-02 | Update | |
| 2013-01-24 | Update | |
| 2013-03-15 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2016-06-03 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2017-04-28 | Update | |
| 2019-12-05 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2009-12-29, 2010-07-02, 2013-01-24, 2013-03-15, 2016-06-03, 2017-04-28, 2019-12-05