BlackRidge Technology Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy. This validation entry is a non-security relevant modification to Cert. #2038.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3151 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | BlackRidge Technology International, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.1 |
Module description
The BlackRidge Technology Cryptographic Module provides cryptographic functions for BlackRidge TAC Gateway, BlackRidge TAC Endpoint for Linux, and BlackRidge Enterprise Manager.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Allowed algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Red Hat Linux Enterprise 6.3 on a Dell OptiPlex 755 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-14 | Initial | Acumen Security |
| 2019-02-21 | Update |
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: 2018-03-14, 2019-02-21