Code Integrity
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with module Windows OS Loader validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #4545 operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4602 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 10.0.17763.10021 and 10.0.17763.10127 |
Module description
Code Integrity (ci.dll) verifies the integrity of executable files, including kernel mode drivers, critical system components, and user mode cryptographic modules as they are loaded into memory from the disk.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms
Tested configurations
- Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Core (x64) running on a Dell PowerEdge R640 Server with an Intel Xeon Gold 6230
- Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Core (x64) running on a Dell PowerEdge R840 Server with an Intel Xeon Platinum 8260
- Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Core (x64) running on a Dell XR2 with an Intel Xeon Silver 4114
- Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Core (x64) running on a Rugged Mobile Appliance with an Intel Xeon D-1559 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-20 | 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: 2023-09-20