Security Builder FIPS Java Module
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2504 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Certicom Corp. · website |
| Software versions | 2.8 [1], 2.8.7 [2], 2.8.8 [3] |
Module description
The Security Builder FIPS Java Module is a standards-based cryptographic toolkit written in Java. It supports optimized Elliptic Curve Cryptography and provides application developers with sophisticated tools to flexibly integrate encryption, digital signatures and other security mechanisms into Java-based applications. The Security Builder FIPS Java Module is intended for use by developers who want government level security and can also be used in conjunction with other Certicom developer toolkits including Security Builder PKI and Security Builder SSL.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 1411, 3465 |
| DRBG | 52, 852 |
| DSA | 455, 978 |
| ECDSA | 179, 702 |
| HMAC | 832, 2210 |
| KAS | 8, 61, 62 |
| RSA | 687, 1776 |
| SHS | 1281, 2860 |
| Triple-DES | 964, 1954 |
Other algorithms
RNG; ARC2; ARC4; MD2; MD4; MD5; HMAC-MD5; DES; DESX; ECIES; ECQV; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); ECMQV (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- CentOS 7.0 with Java JRE 1.8.0 running on a Dell PowerEdge 2950 (single-user mode) [3]
- Red Hat Linux AS 5.5 32-bit [1, 2]
- Red Hat Linux AS 5.5 64-bit [1, 2]
- Solaris 10 64-bit [1, 2]
- Sun Java Runtime Environments (JRE) 1.5.0 and 1.6.0 running on Solaris 10 32-bit [1, 2]
- Windows 2008 Server 64-bit [1, 2]
- Windows Vista 32-bit [1, 2]
- Windows Vista 64-bit [1, 2]
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-18 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2016-01-22 | Update | EWA - Canada |
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: 2015-12-18, 2016-01-22