IBM® z/VM® Version 6 Release 1 System SSL Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1735 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-Hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | IBM® Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 573FAL00: z/VM 6.1 with APAR PM43382 |
| Hardware versions | z10 CP Assist for Cryptographic Functions DES/TDES Enablement Feature 3863 |
Module description
z/VM System SSL provides cryptographic functions which allows z/VM to protect data using the SSL/TLS protocols. z/VM System SSL also enables administrators to create and manage X.509 V3 certificates and keys within key database files.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); DES; RC2; ArcFour; MD5; MD2
Tested configurations
- IBM System z10 (TM) Enterprise Class (z10 EC) with CP Assist for Cryptographic Functions DES/TDES Enablement Feature 3863 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-25 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
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: 2012-06-25