Quantum Xchange FIPS Object Module
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. #3503.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3569 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Quantum Xchange · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
The Quantum Xchange FIPS Object Module provides FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography for the solutions delivered by Quantum Xchange.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | C904, C1318 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | C904, C1318 |
| DSA | C904, C1318 |
| ECDSA | C904, C1318 |
| HMAC | C904, C1318 |
| KAS-SSC | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | C904, C1318 |
| SHS | C904, C1318 |
| Triple-DES | C904, C1318 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- CentOS 7 running on HPE ProLiant DL60 Gen9 with Intel Xeon E5-2609 with PAA
- CentOS 7 running on HPE ProLiant DL60 Gen9 with Intel Xeon E5-2609 without PAA
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS running on HPE ProLiant DL60 Gen9 with Intel Xeon E5-2609 with PAA (single-user mode)
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS running on HPE ProLiant DL60 Gen9 with Intel Xeon E5-2609 without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-21 | Initial | Acumen Security |
| 2022-07-19 | Update | Acumen Security |
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: 2019-11-21, 2022-07-19