CA Technologies C-Security Kernel
CA Technologies C-Security Kernel, from CA, Inc. dba CA Technologies, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3043 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: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3043 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | CA, Inc. dba CA Technologies · website |
| Software versions | 3.11.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
CA Technologies C-Security Kernel is a comprehensive suite of FIPS Approved algorithms. All key sizes and modes have been implemented to allow flexibility and efficiency.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (6)
Allowed algorithms
Diffie-Hellman; EC Diffie-Hellman; MD5; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Debian 8.8 running on CA PAM 304L Server (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-13 | Initial | 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: 2017-10-13