cPacket Crypto Module
cPacket Crypto Module, from cPacket Networks Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4736 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2026-09-21. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module makes no assurance of the minimum strength of random strings and generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4736 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | cPacket Networks Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.1.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
cPacket powers hybrid-cloud observability through its Intelligent Observability Platform. The module delivers core cryptographic functions for robust algorithm support, secure key management, data integrity, and secure communications.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-23 | 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: 2024-07-23