Black Lantern® Cryptographic Module
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4350 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Guardtime Federal · website |
| Hardware versions | BL400 |
| Firmware versions | BLKSI.2.2.1-FIPS |
Module description
The BL Cryptographic Module is designed to be integrated into products that have a requirement to be FIPS 140-2 Security Level 3 certified. The module is physically enclosed in a security appliance, designed to protect and secure the module and any pre-loaded applications determined by the integrated products.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A1515 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A1515 |
| DRBG | A1515 |
| ECDSA | A1515 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | A1515 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A1515 |
| KBKDF | A1515 |
| KTS | |
| KTS-RSA | |
| PBKDF | A1515 |
| RSA | A1515 |
| SHS | A1515 |
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-31 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2022-11-08 | 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: 2022-10-31, 2022-11-08