CipherTrust Transparent Encryption Cryptographic Module
CipherTrust Transparent Encryption Cryptographic Module, from Thales, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3987 at overall level 1. 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3987 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-Hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Thales · website |
| Software versions | 2.0 |
| Hardware versions | 5118 and EPXH |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Vormetric Transparent Encryption Cryptographic Module is a loadable kernel module. This module comprises a layer that enforces an access and encryption policy upon selected data on end-user systems. The policy specifies a key to be used when writing data to disk and while reading data from disk. This module contains the Vormetric Transparent Encryption Cryptographic Library, which provides all cryptographic services.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (4)
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- AIX 7.1 TL 7100-05-04-1914 running on an IBM 8286-42A with IBM EPXH Power8 with PAA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7 on VMware ESXi 6.5.0 running on a Dell Proliant DL380 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 5118 Skylake with PAA
- Windows 2016 Server on VMware ESXi 6.5.0 running on a Dell Proliant DL380 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 5118 Skylake with PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-19 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 2021-07-19