Dell-CREDANT Cryptographic Kernel (Windows Kernel Mode) [1] and Dell-CREDANT Cryptographic Kernel (Windows User Mode) [2]
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2156 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Dell, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.8 [1,2] |
Module description
CREDANT CmgCryptoLib (also known as CREDANT Cryptographic Kernel) is a FIPS 140-2 validated, software based cryptography library implementing AES, DRBG SP 800-90A [CTR], SHA-2 [256, 384, 512], HMAC [SHA-1 & SHA-2], and Triple-DES. CmgCryptoLib is used by commercial products including CREDANT Mobile Guardian (CMG) and Dell Data Protection Encryption (DDPE). CREDANT provides a centrally managed data protection platform for authentication, encryption, access controls and data recovery for laptops, desktops, removable media, smart phones, servers, network shares, cloud storage and applications.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
Rijndael; RNG (non-compliant); AES (non-compliant); Triple-DES (non-compliant); SHS (non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit) running on Dell Optiplex 755 [1]
- Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit) running on Dell Optiplex 755 [2]
- Windows 7 Enterprise x64 Edition (64-bit) running on Dell Optiplex 755 [1]
- Windows 7 Enterprise x64 Edition (64-bit) running on Dell Optiplex 755 [2]
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-15 | 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: 2014-05-15