Thales e-Security keyAuthority®
Thales e-Security keyAuthority®, from Thales e-Security Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1777 at overall level 3. 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 | 1777 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Thales e-Security Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.0 |
| Firmware versions | 3.0.3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Thales keyAuthority® is a standards-based, FIPS-validated key management appliance that enables organizations to confidently manage encryption for multiple types of encrypting endpoints. The appliance manages encryption keys throughout their lifecycle to meet security policy and regulatory compliance requirements. A vendor-neutral approach ensures broad support for encryption devices.
Approved algorithms (6)
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); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-07 | Initial | 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: 2012-08-07