CTERA Crypto Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module makes no assurance of the minimum strength of random strings and generated keys. This validation entry is a non-security relevant modification to Cert. #2038.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2815 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | CTERA Networks Ltd. · website |
| Software versions | 2.1 |
Module description
CTERA Crypto Module™ (Server) is a secure cryptographic engine used by CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform. The platform enables organizations to securely sync, serve and protect data on any private or public cloud infrastructure.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 2273 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | 281 |
| DSA | 709 |
| ECDSA | 368 |
| HMAC | 1391 |
| RSA | 1166 |
| SHS | 1954 |
| Triple-DES | 1420 |
Tested configurations
- Windows Server 2008 R2 on a Dell OptiPlex 755, CentOS 6.3 on a Dell OptiPlex 755 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-12 | Initial | Acumen Security |
| 2017-01-17 | Update | Acumen Security |
| 2018-12-11 | Update | Acumen Security |
| 2022-03-18 | Update | AEGISOLVE, 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2017-01-12, 2017-01-17, 2018-12-11, 2022-03-18