BlackVault HSM
BlackVault HSM, from Engage Communication, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3029 at overall level 3. 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3029 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Engage Communication, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 007-BVES-01 |
| Firmware versions | 7.0.10.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
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 (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 2767, 2768, 2801, 4038 |
| CVL | 295, 864, 865, 1200 |
| DRBG | 468 |
| DSA | 1093 |
| ECDSA | 904 |
| HMAC | 1732 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 2073, 2366 |
| SHS | 2327, 3606, 3607 |
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
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-27 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2018-03-08 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2018-07-03 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
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