BC-FNA (Bouncy Castle FIPS .NET API)
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4416 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0.2 |
Module description
The Bouncy Castle FIPS .NET API is a comprehensive suite of FIPS Approved algorithms implemented in pure C#. All key sizes and modes have been implemented to allow flexibility and efficiency, and additional algorithms, including some post-quantum ones, are available in non-approved operation as well.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A1905 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A1905 |
| DRBG | A1905 |
| DSA | A1905 |
| ECDSA | A1905 |
| HMAC | A1905 |
| KAS | A1905 |
| KAS | |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A1905 |
| KDA | A1905 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS-RSA | |
| PBKDF | A1905 |
| RSA | A1905 |
| SHA-3 | A1905 |
| SHS | A1905 |
| Triple-DES | A1905 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (64-bit) on .NET 4.5.2 framework running on Dell XPS 15 7590 with Intel Core i7-9750H (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-18 | Initial | Acumen Security |
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: 2023-01-18