Splunk Cryptographic 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. #3273
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4165 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Splunk Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.2 |
Module description
The Splunk Cryptographic Module is a general purpose cryptographic module integrated in Splunk's products to provide FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography for the protection of sensitive information.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 4750 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | 1631 |
| DSA | 1273 |
| ECDSA | 1185 |
| HMAC | 3164 |
| RSA | 2594 |
| SHS | 3893 |
| Triple-DES | 2524 |
Tested configurations
- CentOS 7.3 running on a Dell Optiplex 755 with an Intel Celeron 430 processor (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-28 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2023-11-06 | 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: 2022-02-28, 2023-11-06