Proofpoint Cryptographic Module
Proofpoint Cryptographic Module, from Proofpoint Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3366 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. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys. This validation entry is a non-security relevant modification to Cert. #3273.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3366 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Proofpoint Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The module is a cryptographic component to be used by the various Proofpoint security products. The module is designed to meet Level 1 requirements of FIPS 140-2 standard. The module is a cryptographic library that provides a variety of cryptographic services including SSH, HTTPs etc. .
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4750 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | 1631 |
| DSA | 1273 |
| ECDSA | 1185 |
| HMAC | 3164 |
| RSA | 2594 |
| SHS | 3893 |
| Triple-DES | 2524 |
Tested configurations
- CentOS 7.3 on a Dell Optiplex 755 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-07 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2021-03-16 | Update | AEGISOLVE, 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: 2019-02-07, 2021-03-16