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Cocoon Data Secure Objects C++ Cryptographic Module Version 1.8

FIPS 140-2 certificate #1980 · Cocoon Data Holdings Limited · data as of 2026-09-03

Cocoon Data Secure Objects C++ Cryptographic Module Version 1.8, from Cocoon Data Holdings Limited, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1980 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.

Historical. Moved to historical list due to sunsetting. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: None

Certificate

Certificate number1980
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level1
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-chip standalone
VendorCocoon Data Holdings Limited · website
Software versions1.8

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The Cocoon Data Secure Objects C++ Cryptographic Module Version 1.8 has been implemented as part of the Cocoon Data Secure Objects solution, an encryption-based access control system for protecting the confidentiality and integrity of electronic files. Coccon Data Holdings Limited is the parent company of all Covata entities.

Security level exceptions

  • Design Assurance: Level 3

Approved algorithms (5)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AES2192
DRBG257
HMAC1344
SHS1900
Triple-DES1385

Tested configurations

  • Mac OSX 10.8 running on Macbook Pro Intel Core i7 (single-user mode)
  • Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit with MSVC2010 redistributable running on Dell Vostro 1520
  • Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit with MSVC2012 redistributable running on Dell Vostro 1520
  • Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit with MSVC2010 redistributable running on Dell Vostro 3500
  • Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit with MSVC2012 redistributable running on Dell Vostro 3500
  • Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit with SP and MSVC2010 redistributable running on Dell Vostro 1520
  • Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit with SP3 and MSVC2012 redistributable running on Dell Vostro 1520
  • Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6.3 32-bit on VMWare Fusion 4.1.3 on OSX 10.8 running on a Macbook Pro Intel Core i7
  • Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6.3 32-bit running on Dell PowerEdge 1950
  • Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6.3 64-bit on VMWare Fusion 4.1.3 on OSX 10.8 running on a Macbook Pro Intel Core i7
  • Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6.3 64-bit running on Dell PowerEdge 1950
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 32-bit on VMWare Fusion 4.1.3 on OSX 10.8 running on a Macbook Pro Intel Core i7
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 32-bit running on Dell PowerEdge 1950
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bit on VMWare Fusion 4.1.3 on OSX 10.8 running on a Macbook Pro Intel core i7
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bit running on Dell PowerEdge 1950

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2013-07-17InitialBAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE
2013-08-07UpdateBAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE

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: 2013-07-17, 2013-08-07

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