Vormetric Encryption Expert Cryptographic Module
Vormetric Encryption Expert Cryptographic Module, from Vormetric, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2342 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2342 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-Hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Vormetric, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 5.1.3 |
| Hardware versions | E5-2670 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Vormetric Encryption Expert Cryptographic Module is a loadable kernel module also known as "SECFS" (SECure File System). This module is a file system layer that enforces an access and encryption policy upon selected data on end-user systems. The policy specifies a key to be used when writing data to disk and while reading data from disk. This module contains the Vormetric Encryption Expert Cryptographic Library, which provides all cryptographic services.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
ARIA; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3 running on a Supermicro X9DR7, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP 2 running on a Supermicro X9DR7 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-24 | 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: 2015-03-24