BlackVault HSM

Certificate

Module description

The BlackVault HSM is a portable or embeddable Ethernet attached Hardware Security Module that combines a cryptographically advanced HSM with a Smart Card Reader and integrated touch screen display. The BlackVault HSM is a standards based security module that performs key management and cryptographic operations for: application data, regulatory compliance and critical security systems employed by governments, PKI, and enterprises. Two-factor authentication and administrator roles with M of N prevents unauthorized access to critical security parameters.

Security level exceptions

• Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms

Allowed algorithms

EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #295, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)

Tested configurations

• N/A

Validation history

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: 2017-09-27, 2018-03-08, 2018-07-03

Source documents

• NIST certificate page
• Security policy (PDF)
• Consolidated certificate (PDF)