PQCryptoLib
Caveat: Interim validation. When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11.1 of the Security Policy. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs (e.g., keys)
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4800 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-09-15 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | PQShield LTD · website |
| Software versions | 1.0.0 |
| Hardware versions | N/A |
| Firmware versions | N/A |
Module description
The PQCryptoLib is a library of cryptographic primitives with a C interface offering security against quantum adversaries.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A3011 |
| ECDSA KeyVer (FIPS186-4) | A3011 |
| ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A3011 |
| ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A3011 |
| Hash DRBG | A3011 |
| HMAC-SHA2-224 | A3011 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A3011 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | A3011 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512 | A3011 |
| HMAC-SHA3-224 | A3011 |
| HMAC-SHA3-256 | A3011 |
| HMAC-SHA3-384 | A3011 |
| HMAC-SHA3-512 | A3011 |
| KAS-ECC CDH-Component | A3011 |
| KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A3011 |
| KDA HKDF SP800-56Cr2 | A3011 |
| KDA TwoStep SP800-56Cr2 | A3011 |
| KDF SP800-108 | A3011 |
| SHA2-224 | A3011 |
| SHA2-256 | A3011 |
| SHA2-384 | A3011 |
| SHA2-512 | A3011 |
| SHA3-224 | A3011 |
| SHA3-256 | A3011 |
| SHA3-384 | A3011 |
| SHA3-512 | A3011 |
| SHAKE-128 | A3011 |
| SHAKE-256 | A3011 |
| TLS v1.3 KDF | A3011 |
Tested configurations
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS running on a Dell PowerEdge 740 with an Intel(R) Xeon(R) Platinum 8276 CPU (SkyLake) with PAA
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS running on a Dell PowerEdge 740 with an Intel(R) Xeon(R) Platinum 8276 CPU (SkyLake)without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 | Initial | UL Verification Services, 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: 2024-09-16