QASM Cryptographic Module
QASM Cryptographic Module, from Crypto4A Technologies Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4250 at overall level 3. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2026-09-21. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with the tamper evident seals installed as indicated in the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4250 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Crypto4A Technologies Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.0 |
| Firmware versions | 2.1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The QASM Cryptographic Module is a high-assurance, tamper-resistant Hardware Security Module (HSM) which secures sensitive data and critical applications by storing, protecting and managing cryptographic keys. It provides end users with industry-leading security and performance. The QASM can be embedded into the QxEDGE family of security appliances for FIPS 140-2 validated key security or be used as a standalone co-processor for an external computing system using a docking-station adapter.
Approved algorithms (13)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | A893 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A893 |
| DRBG | A893 |
| ECDSA | A893 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | A893 |
| KAS | A893 |
| KTS | |
| KTS-RSA | |
| RSA | A893 |
| SHA-3 | A893 |
| SHS | A893 |
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Initial | Lightship Security, 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2022-06-13