Nexthink Cryptographic library
Nexthink Cryptographic library, from Nexthink, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4244 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 | 4244 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Nexthink, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Nexthink Cryptographic library is a general purpose cryptographic module incorporated into Nexthink applications to provide FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography for the protection of sensitive information.
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 (10)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | C1318 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-07 | 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: 2022-06-07