Nutanix Cryptographic Module for OpenSSH Client
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode and configured as specified in Section 3 of the Security Policy with the Nutanix Cryptographic Module for OpenSSL validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #4249 operating in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4364 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Nutanix, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 6.0 |
Module description
The Nutanix Cryptographic Module for OpenSSH Client is a cryptographic software module, designated as a multi-chip standalone embodiment, and used in Nutanix solutions to provide FIPS 140-2 Approved SSH client-side secure communication.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Tested configurations
- CentOS 7.9 on Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV) 7.1.1 running on a Nutanix NX-3360-G7 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 6234 with PAA
- CentOS 7.9 on Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV) 7.1.1 running on a Nutanix NX-3360-G7 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 6234 without PAA
- CentOS 7.9 running on a Nutanix NX-3360-G7 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 6234 with PAA
- CentOS 7.9 running on a Nutanix NX-3360-G7 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 6234 without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-14 | 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: 2022-11-14