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Lumension Cryptographic Kernel

FIPS 140-2 certificate #1567 · Lumension Security, Inc. · data as of 2026-10-09

Lumension Cryptographic Kernel, from Lumension Security, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1567 at overall level 2. 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.

Historical. RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode

Certificate

Certificate number1567
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level2
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-chip standalone
VendorLumension Security, Inc. · website
Software versions1.0

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The Lumension Cryptographic Kernel (LCK) v1.0 provides the cryptographic functions for certain Lumension products, including Application and Device Control. These products secure endpoints from malware and unauthorized software execution, and from malicious or accidental data loss through the use of removable devices and media.

Approved algorithms (6)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AES1045
ECDSA126
HMAC587
RNG596
RSA499
SHS995

Other algorithms

RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); MD5; HMAC-MD5; ECIES

Tested configurations

  • Dell Optiplex GX620 running MS Windows Server 2003 Standard, Version 5.2 SP 2 (32-bit version)
  • Dell Optiplex GX620 running MS Windows XP Professional, Version 5.1 SP 2 (32-bit version)
  • Dell PowerEdge 2850 running MS Windows Server 2003 Standard x64, Version 5.2 SP 2 (64-bit version)
  • Dell PowerEdge 2850 running Windows XP Professional x64, Version 5.2 SP 2 (64-bit version)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2011-06-27InitialCYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC

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: 2011-06-27

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