Security Builder® Linux Kernel Cryptographic Module
Security Builder® Linux Kernel Cryptographic Module, from Certicom Corp., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2570 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 and installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Policy Appendix A
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2570 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Certicom Corp. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Certicom Security Builder® Linux Kernel Cryptographic Module is a software-only external Linux Kernel module that provides general-purpose cryptographic services to the remainder of the kernel.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
AES GCM (Cert. #3464; non-compliant); AES LRW; DES; RNG
Tested configurations
- Android 5.1 64-bit running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8992 development device (single-user mode)
- CentOS 7 64-bit running on a Kontron NSN2U IP Network Server with PAA
- CentOS 7 64-bit running on a Kontron NSN2U IP Network Server without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-23 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants 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: 2016-02-23