KeyVault Hardware Security Module (kvHSM)
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4409 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | WiSECURE Technologies · website |
| Hardware versions | KV-HSM_V02 |
| Firmware versions | v1.00.0000 |
Module description
KeyVault Hardware Security Module (kvHSM) is a hardware security module , a vault that stores and manages cryptographic keys. It is a powerful and protected PCIe card. It governs the entire life cycle of keys, including generation, distribution, storage, destruction and archiving, and provides data encryption, data decryption, signature generation, signature verification, message digest, message authentication code (MAC), random number generation and key management services to systems.
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A665, C1435, C1706 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | C1435 |
| ECDSA | C1435, C1706 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | C1435 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A665 |
| KBKDF | A665 |
| KDA | A665 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A1169, C1706 |
| SHA-3 | C1435 |
| SHS | C1435 |
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-09 | Initial | Asia Pacific IT Laboratory, TUV NORD |
| 2023-01-17 | Update | Asia Pacific IT Laboratory, TUV NORD |
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: 2023-01-09, 2023-01-17