Symantec Cryptographic Module
Symantec Cryptographic Module, from Symantec Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #483 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 483 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Symantec Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Symantec Cryptographic Module is a software library that contains FIPS-approved cryptographic algorithms. This module provides encryption functionality for selected Symantec products.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Tested configurations
- Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-10 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2007-07-27 | Update |
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 historical
- Validation dates on record: 2004-12-10, 2007-07-27