RSA BSAFE® Crypto Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4172 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Dell Australia Pty Limited, BSAFE Product Team · website |
| Software versions | 1.1 |
Module description
RSA BSAFE® Crypto Module 1.1 is designed to help protect sensitive data as it is stored using strong encryption techniques to provide a persistent level of protection. The software supports a wide range of industry standard encryption algorithms offering developers the flexibility to choose the appropriate option to meet their requirements.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | C1846 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | C1846 |
| DRBG | C1846 |
| HMAC | C1846 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | vendor affirmed |
| PBKDF | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | C1846 |
| SHS | C1846 |
| Triple-DES | C1846 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- Windows 10 Enterprise x64 running on a Dell Latitude 5401 with an Intel Core i5-9400H with PAA (VS2015)
- Windows 10 Enterprise x64 running on a Dell Latitude 5401 with an Intel Core i5-9400H without PAA (VS2015)
- Windows 10 Enterprise x64 running on a Dell Latitude 5590 with an Intel Core i7-8650U with PAA (VS2017)
- Windows 10 Enterprise x64 running on a Dell Latitude 5590 with an Intel Core i7-8650U without PAA (VS2017)
- Windows 10 Enterprise x64 running on a Dell Precision 5750 with an Intel Core i5-10400H with PAA (VS2017)
- Windows 10 Enterprise x64 running on a Dell Precision 5750 with an Intel Core i5-10400H without PAA (VS2017)
- Windows Server 2016 running on a Dell Optiplex 5060 with an Intel Core i7-8700 with PAA (VS2015) (single-user mode)
- Windows Server 2016 running on a Dell Optiplex 5060 with an Intel Core i7-8700 without PAA (VS2015)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-07 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2022-03-09 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2023-09-01 | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2022-03-07, 2022-03-09, 2023-09-01