Verdasys Secure Cryptographic Module
Verdasys Secure Cryptographic Module, from Digital Guardian, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2847 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. This validation entry is a non-security-relevant modification to Cert. #1607
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2847 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Digital Guardian, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Verdasys Secure Cryptographic Module, VSEC.SYS, is a software module that provides cryptographic services for Digital Guardian's DG Agent for Windows endpoint products. The Verdasys Secure Cryptographic Module is leveraged in a variety of functions including securing communication, protecting agent components, and file encryption.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Windows XP 32-bit
- Windows XP 64-bit (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-22 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2017-02-22