V-Key Cryptographic Module
V-Key Cryptographic Module, from V-Key, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2706 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 | 2706 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | V-Key · website |
| Software versions | 3.6.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
A software cryptographic module residing within a virtual machine, V-OS that provides a sandboxed operating environment. The Module provides symmetric ciphers, including AES and Triple DES, asymmetric cipher RSA, secure hash functions SHA-1 and SHA-256, message authentication, key derivation and key storage.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength); RNG
Tested configurations
- VOS 3.6.0 running on a Samsung Galaxy S4 with Android 4.4.2 operating in single user mode
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-09 | Initial | UL TRANSACTION SECURITY |
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: 2016-08-09