Security Builder® FIPS Module
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1664 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Certicom Corp. · website |
| Firmware versions | 4.0 B and 4.0 S |
Module description
The Security Builder® FIPS Module is a standards-based cryptographic toolkit that supports optimized Elliptic Curve Cryptography and provides application developers with sophisticated tools to flexibly integrate encryption, digital signatures and other security mechanisms into both mobile and server-based applications. The Security Builder FIPS Module is part of the Certicom Security Architecture, a comprehensive cross-platform security solution which supports multiple cryptographic software and hardware providers with a single common API.
Security level exceptions
- Tested: ARM 920T processor running Hand Held Products BASE firmware 31205423-052 or Hand Held Products Scanner firmware 31205480-025
- ARM 926EJ-S processor running Honeywell Xenon 1902 Cordless Base Firmware or Honeywell Xenon 1902 Cordless Scanner firmware
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
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)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-10 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
| 2012-03-30 | 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: 2012-01-10, 2012-03-30