Utility Associates Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module makes no assurance of the minimum strength of random strings and generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4713 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Utility Associates, Inc · website |
| Software versions | 2.1.2 |
Module description
Utility Associates Cryptographic Module is a standards-based cryptographic engine for servers and appliances. The module delivers core cryptographic functions to server platforms and features robust algorithm support. Utility Associates Cryptographic 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
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A4873 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | A4873 |
| DSA | A4873 |
| ECDSA | A4873 |
| HMAC | A4873 |
| RSA | A4873 |
| SHS | A4873 |
| Triple-DES | A4873 |
Tested configurations
- CentOS 7 running on a Dell PowerEdge R830 with an Intel Xeon E5-4667v4 with PAA
- CentOS 7 running on a Dell PowerEdge R830 with an Intel Xeon E5-4667v4 without PAA
- macOS 13 (Ventura) running on a Mac Mini M2 with an Apple M2
- Windows Server 2022 running on a Dell PowerEdge R830 with an Intel Xeon E5-4667v4 with PAA
- Windows Server 2022 running on a Dell PowerEdge R830 with an Intel Xeon E5-4667v4 without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-28 | 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: 2024-06-28