Cohesity FIPS Object Module for OpenSSL
Cohesity FIPS Object Module for OpenSSL, from Cohesity Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4000 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. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4000 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Cohesity Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The KeyPair FIPS Object Module is incorporated into Cohesity OS that is supported on various hardware models.
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 (11)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | C1318 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | C1318 |
| DRBG | C1318 |
| DSA | C1318 |
| ECDSA | C1318 |
| HMAC | C1318 |
| KAS-SSC | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | C1318 |
| SHS | C1318 |
| Triple-DES | 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 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-03 | Initial | 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: 2021-08-03