STOP 8 Kernel Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS Mode. When installed, initialized, and configured as specified in the Security Policy Sections 2.1.2 and 3.1. The output of the DRBG may not be used to generate keys.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3593 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | BAE Systems · website |
| Software versions | 1.2.1 |
Module description
The STOP 8 Kernel Cryptographic Module is a statically linked library that is linked into the monolithic kernel. The module provides the cryptographic functionality required by the kernel to perform data protection functionality of the STOP 8's encrypted filesystem.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Tested configurations
- BAE System STOP 8 Operating System running on BAE XTS-600-W-T with an Intel Xeon E5-1650 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-07 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
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: 2020-01-07