CipherTrust Transparent Encryption Cryptographic Module
CipherTrust Transparent Encryption Cryptographic Module, from Thales, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #4740 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2029-07-25. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in approved mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4740 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-07-25 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Thales · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The CipherTrust Transparent Encryption Cryptographic Module is a loadable kernel module for Windows, Linux and IBM AIX. It is also loadable in the user space for Linux. The module communicates with the SecFS, a secure layer that sits over the filesystem to secure files and directories and to enforce the access and encryption policy.
Security level exceptions
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-26 | Initial | Lightship Security, Inc. |
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: 2024-07-26