KoolSpan Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4560 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | KoolSpan, Inc · website |
| Software versions | 1.0.2 |
Module description
KoolSpan Cryptographic Module is a standards-based cryptographic engine for mobile devices. The module delivers core cryptographic functions to mobile device platforms and features robust algorithm support. The module offloads functions for secure key management, data integrity, data at rest encryption, and secure communications to a trusted implementation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-23 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2023-08-23