SafeNet Cryptovisor K7 Cryptographic Module
SafeNet Cryptovisor K7 Cryptographic Module, from Thales, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3519 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 | 3519 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Thales · website |
| Hardware versions | 808-000048-002, 808-000048-003, 808-000073-001, 808-000073-002 |
| Firmware versions | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 with Boot Loader versions 1.1.1, 1.1.2, and 1.1.4 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The SafeNet Cryptovisor K7 Cryptographic Module is a high-assurance, tamper-resistant Hardware Security Module targeted at the service provider market. The cryptographic module secures sensitive data and critical applications by storing, protecting and managing cryptographic keys. It provides end users with industry-leading security and performance, and can quickly be embedded directly into servers and security appliances for FIPS 140-2 validated key security for elastic deployments, particularly in support of cloud applications. The module meets compliance and audit needs for FIPS 140, HIPA
Approved algorithms (12)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 5652, 5653 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | 2043, 2044, 2047 |
| DRBG | 2283 |
| DSA | 1452, 1453 |
| ECDSA | 1526, 1527 |
| HMAC | 3766 |
| KAS | 195, 196 |
| KBKDF | 234 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 2631, 2632, 3042, 3043 |
| SHS | 3951, 3952, 4533, 4534 |
Allowed algorithms
AES (Cert. #5652, key unwrapping; key establishment methodology 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 192 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; RSA (CVL Certs. #2043 and #2044, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-05 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2019-09-19 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2019-11-04 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2020-03-02 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2020-05-04 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2021-12-12 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2022-01-28 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2022-04-29 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2019-09-05, 2019-09-19, 2019-11-04, 2020-03-02, 2020-05-04, 2021-12-12, 2022-01-28, 2022-04-29