Proofpoint Security Library
Proofpoint Security Library, from Proofpoint Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #440 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
Certificate
| Certificate number | 440 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Proofpoint Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The module is a JAVA language cryptographic component to be used by the various Proofpoint security products. The module is designed to meet Level 1 requirements of FIPS 140-2 standard. The module is a cryptographic library that provides variety of cryptographic services (both approved as well as non-approved). The module can be executed on any general-purpose PC and operating system capable of running JRE 1.4 or later.
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); Secure Remote Password (SRP); Extended Secure Remote Password (ESRP); Triple-DES (ECB mode); DSA (Signing and Key Generation)
Tested configurations
- Windows XP Professional SP1, Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2-b28
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-16 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2008-11-06 | Update |
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: 2004-06-16, 2008-11-06