Encryptics® Cryptographic Library
Caveat: When operated with module Windows Enhanced Cryptographic Provider (RSAENH) validated to FIPS 140-2 under Certs. #1002, #1330, and #1337 operating in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2162 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Encryptics · website |
| Software versions | 1.0.3.0 |
Module description
The Encryptics Cryptographic Library underpins Encryptics technology and offers protection by industry-standard, government approved algorithms to ensure that only authorized users and authorized devices are allowed to access private information stored within the .SAFE package. Encryptics for Email and Encryptics Data Protection API both leverage the Encryptics .SAFE Library to ensure use of FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 (x64 version) with .NET Framework 3.5 running on a HP Compaq dc7600
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (x64 version) with .NET Framework 4.0 running on a HP Compaq dc7600 (single-user mode)
- Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 (x64 version) with .NET Framework 3.5 running on a Dell SC430
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-28 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2014-07-03 | Update | |
| 2016-06-16 | Update | 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: 2014-05-28, 2014-07-03, 2016-06-16