SafeNet PCIe Cryptographic Module for SafeNet IS
SafeNet PCIe Cryptographic Module for SafeNet IS, from Thales, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3301 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 | 3301 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Thales · website |
| Hardware versions | VBD-05-0101; VBD-05-0102; and VBD-05-0103 |
| Firmware versions | 6.3.4 and 6.3.5 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
SafeNet PCIe Cryptographic Module for SafeNet IS cryptographic module features powerful cryptographic processing and hardware key management for applications where performance and security are the priority. The multi-chip embedded hardware cryptographic module offers hardware-based key management and cryptographic operations to protect sensitive keys. The cryptographic boundary of the module is defined to encompass all components inside the secure enclosure on the PCI-E card.
Approved algorithms (13)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4849, 4960, 4977 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | 1577 |
| DRBG | 1704 |
| DSA | 1298, 1306, 1307 |
| ECDSA | 1242, 1266, 1270 |
| HMAC | 3306, 3307 |
| KAS | 151 |
| KBKDF | 163 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 2691, 2692 |
| SHS | 3988, 4050 |
| Triple-DES | 2552, 2573, 2574 |
Allowed algorithms
AES (Cert. #4977, key unwrapping; key establishment metholdogy provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength); Triple-DES (Cert. #2574, key unwrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-15 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2021-12-20 | Update | 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: 2018-10-15, 2021-12-20