Tahir Pak Crypto Library
Tahir Pak Crypto Library, from ACES, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1962 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.
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Policy Section 6.1. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | ACES · website |
| Software versions | 2.1.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
TPCL (Tahir Pak Crypto Library) is a software cryptographic module which provides FIPS approved Cryptographic functions to consuming applications via an Application Programming Interface (API).
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Tested configurations
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 running on DELL PowerEdge T110 II 11th
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-14 | Initial | DEKRA Testing and Certification S.A.U |
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: 2013-06-14