Secure Kernel Code Integrity (skci.dll) in Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB, Windows Server 2016 Standard, Windows Server 2016 Datacenter, Windows Storage Server 2016
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with the module Code Integrity (ci.dll) in Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Server 2016 Standard, Windows Server 2016 Datacenter, Windows Storage Server 2016 under Cert. #2935 operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2938 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 10.0.14393 |
Module description
Secure Kernel Code Integrity (SKCI) running in the Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) of the Hyper-V hypervisor will only grant execute access to physical pages in the kernel that have been successfully verified. Executable pages will not have write permission outside of Hyper-V. Therefore, only verified code can be executed.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
MD5
Tested configurations
- Windows 10 Enterprise Anniversary Update (x64) running on a Dell Precision Tower 5810MT with PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise Anniversary Update (x64) running on a HP Compaq Pro 6305 with PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise Anniversary Update (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Book with PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise Anniversary Update (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 with PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise Anniversary Update (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB Anniversary Update (x64) running on a Dell Precision Tower 5810MT with PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB Anniversary Update (x64) running on a Dell XPS 8700 with PAA
- Windows 10 Pro Anniversary Update (x64) running on a Dell Precision Tower 5810MT with PAA
- Windows 10 Pro Anniversary Update (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Book with PAA
- Windows 10 Pro Anniversary Update (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 with PAA
- Windows 10 Pro Anniversary Update (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with PAA
- Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition (x64) running on a Dell PowerEdge R630 Server with PAA
- Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition (x64) running on a Dell PowerEdge R630 Server with PAA
- Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition (x64) running on a HP Compaq Pro 6305 with PAA
- Windows Storage Server 2016 (x64) running on a Dell PowerEdge R630 Server with PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-26 | 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: 2017-01-26