VaultIP
VaultIP, from Rambus Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2272 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 operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2272 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single-chip |
| Vendor | Rambus Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.1.4 |
| Firmware versions | 1.1.4 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
VaultIP is a Silicon IP Security Module which includes a complete set of high- and low-level cryptographic functions. It offers key management and crypto functions needed for platform and application security such as Content Protection and Mobile Payment, and can be used stand-alone or as a 'Root of Trust' to support a TEE-based platform.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (10)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 2847 |
| CVL | 269 |
| DRBG | 500 |
| ECDSA | 502 |
| HMAC | 1787 |
| KAS | 46 |
| KBKDF | 25 |
| RSA | 1488 |
| SHS | 2389 |
| Triple-DES | 1702 |
Other algorithms
DES; AES (Cert. #2847, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); AES (non-compliant); NDRNG
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-24 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
| 2020-05-14 | Update | atsec information security corporation |
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: 2014-10-24, 2020-05-14