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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

FIPS 140-2 certificate #2938 · Microsoft Corporation · data as of 2026-08-28
Historical. Moved to historical list due to dependency on certificate #2935. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
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 number2938
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level1
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-Chip Stand Alone
VendorMicrosoft Corporation · website
Software versions10.0.14393

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

AlgorithmCAVP certificate
RSA2193
SHS3347

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

DateTypeLab
2017-01-26InitialLeidos 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

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