Windows 7 Enhanced Cryptographic Provider (RSAENH)
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with Windows 7 Code Integrity (ci.dll) validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #1327 operating in FIPS mode and Microsoft Windows 7 Kernel Mode Cryptographic Primitives Library (cng.sys) validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #1328 operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1330 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 6.1.7600.16385 |
Module description
RSAENH encapsulates several different cryptographic algorithms in an easy-to-use cryptographic module accessible via the Microsoft CryptoAPI. Developers dynamically link the Microsoft RSAENH module into their applications to provide FIPS 140-2 compliant cryptographic support.
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
DES; MD2; MD4; MD5; RC2; RC4; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256-bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (x64 version)
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (x86 Version)
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition SP1 (x64 version) (single-user mode)
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition SP1 (x86 version)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-08-18 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2011-06-01 | Update | SAIC-VA |
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: 2010-08-18, 2011-06-01