Crestron Crypto Kernel for OpenSSL
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 | 3470 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Crestron Electronics, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
The Crestron Crypto Kernel for OpenSSL features robust algorithm support, including Suite B algorithm compliance. This module offloads secure key management, data integrity, data at rest encryption, and secure communications to a trusted implementation.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-07 | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2019-06-07, 2021-03-16