Proofpoint Cryptographic Module for Java
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys. This validation entry is a non-security relevant modification to Cert. #3080.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3372 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Proofpoint Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.1 |
Module description
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
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 4702 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | 1342, 1343, 1344, 1345 |
| DRBG | 1600 |
| DSA | 1244 |
| ECDSA | 1160 |
| HMAC | 3114 |
| KAS | 130 |
| KAS | vendor affirmed |
| KBKDF | 145 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | vendor affirmed |
| KTS | |
| PBKDF | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | 2562 |
| SHA-3 | 24 |
| SHS | 3849 |
| Triple-DES | 2494 |
Allowed algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); MD5; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- CentOS 6 and OpenJDK 1.7 running on HP ProLiant DL360 G7 Server using an intel Xeon X5670 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-12 | Initial | 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: 2019-02-12