Skyhigh Security OpenSSL Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4439 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Skyhigh Security · website |
| Software versions | 1.1.1v |
Module description
The Skyhigh Security OpenSSL Module provides FIPS validated cryptographic services for Skyhigh Security products.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A2366, A3012 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A2366 |
| DRBG | A2366 |
| DSA | A2366 |
| ECDSA | A2366 |
| HMAC | A2366 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A2366 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| PBKDF | A2366 |
| RSA | A2366, A3012 |
| SHA-3 | A2366 |
| SHS | A2366 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- macOS 12.2.1 running on Apple MacBook Pro with Intel ® Core ™ i7-7920HQ with PAA
- macOS 12.2.1 running on Apple MacBook Pro with Intel ® Core ™ i7-7920HQ without PAA
- McAfee Linux 3.8.0 on VMware ESXi 6.7.0 running on Intel (R) Taylor Pass 2U Xeon (R) DP Quad Board Server with Intel ® Xeon ® E5-2699 with PAA
- McAfee Linux 3.8.0 on Vmware ESXi 6.7.0 running on Intel ® Taylor Pass 2U Xeon® DP Quad Board Server with Intel ® Xeon ® E5-2699 without PAA
- SUSE Linux 15 SP3 Enterprise on Vmware ESXi 6.7.0 running on Intel ® Taylor Pass 2U Xeon ® DP Quad Board Server with Intel ® Xeon ® E5-2699 with PAA
- SUSE Linux 15 SP3 Enterprise on Vmware ESXi 6.7.0 running on Intel ® Taylor Pass 2U Xeon DP Quad Board Server with Intel ® Xeon ® E5-2699 without PAA (single-user mode)
- Ubuntu 20.04.03 LTS running on Dell PowerEdge R720xd with Intel ® Xeon ® E5-2620 with PAA
- Ubuntu 20.04.03 LTS running on Dell PowerEdge R720xd with Intel ® Xeon ® E5-2620 without PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise 20H2 32-bit running on HP EliteBook 860 G3 with Intel ® Core ™ i5-6300U with PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise 20H2 32-bit running on HP EliteBook 860 G3 with Intel ® Core ™ i5-6300U without PAA
- Windows Server 2019 H2 64-bit on Vmware ESXi 6.7.0 running on Intel ® Taylor Pass 2U Xeon ® DP Quad Board Server with Intel ® Xeon ® E5-2699 with PAA
- Windows Server 2019 H2 64-bit on Vmware ESXi 6.7.0 running on Intel ® Taylor Pass 2U Xeon ® DP Quad Board Server with Intel ® Xeon ® E5-2699 without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-15 | Initial | Gossamer Security Solutions |
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: 2023-02-15