Apple FIPS Cryptographic Module
Apple FIPS Cryptographic Module, from Apple Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1701 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1701 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Apple Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Apple's OS X Lion (v10.7) security services are now built on a newer 'Next Generation Cryptography' platform and does not use the CDSA/CSP module previously validated. Apple is re-validating the same CDSA/CSP module under OS X Lion to provide validation solely for third-party applications.
Approved algorithms (8)
Other algorithms
ASC; Blowfish; CAST; DES; RC2; RC4; RC5; FEE; MD2; MD5; HMAC-MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 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); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 128 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (non-compliant key generation)
Tested configurations
- Mac OS X 10.7.0 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-30 | Initial | CYGNACOM 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: 2012-03-30