RSA BSAFE(R) Crypto-J JSAFE and JCE Software Module
RSA BSAFE(R) Crypto-J JSAFE and JCE Software Module, from Dell Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2469 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2469 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Dell Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 6.2 and 6.2.1.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
RSA BSAFE Crypto-J security software is designed to help protect sensitive data as it is stored using strong encryption techniques to provide a persistent level of protection. It supports a wide range of industry standard encryption algorithms offering Java developers the flexibility to choose the option most appropriate to meet their requirements.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (11)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 3263 |
| CVL | 471, 1024 |
| DRBG | 722 |
| DSA | 932 |
| ECDSA | 619 |
| HMAC | 2062 |
| KTS | |
| PBKDF | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | 1663 |
| SHS | 2701 |
| Triple-DES | 1852 |
Other algorithms
AES (non-compliant); DES; DESX; Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #1024, key agreement); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #1024, key agreement); ECIES; RNG (non-compliant); HMAC-MD5; MD2; MD5; PKCS#5; PKCS#12; RC2; RC4; RC5; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength); RSA (non-compliant); RIPEMD160; scrypt; Shamir Secret Sharing; Triple-DES (non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- Google Dalvik(tm) JRE 6.0 on Google(tm) Android(tm) 4.1.2 ARMv7 (32-bit) running on Google Nexus 7(tm) (Wi-Fi, 2012)
- OpenJDK 8.0 on CentOS 6.7 (64-bit) running on a Dell(TM) PowerEdge(TM) (single-user mode)
- Oracle(R) JRE 8.0 on Microsoft(R) Windows 8.1 (64-bit) running on an HP ENVY 15
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-30 | Initial | Gossamer Security Solutions |
| 2016-04-12 | Update | Gossamer Security Solutions |
| 2017-01-24 | Update | Gossamer Security Solutions |
| 2017-02-09 | Update | Gossamer Security Solutions |
| 2020-11-23 | Update | Gossamer Security Solutions |
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: 2015-10-30, 2016-04-12, 2017-01-24, 2017-02-09, 2020-11-23