HumanWare Kernel Cryptographic Module
HumanWare Kernel Cryptographic Module, from Technologie Humanware, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2985 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2985 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Technologie Humanware · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Technologie Humanware HumanWare Kernel Cryptographic Module v1.0 is a software module providing cryptographic functionality to the HumanWare BrailleNote Touch. The HumanWare Kernel Cryptographic Module provides data encryption for calling applications on the HumanWare BrailleNote Touch.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (3)
Tested configurations
- Android 4.4 running on a HumanWare BrailleNote Touch
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-05 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
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: 2017-08-05