EFJohnson Encryption Module
EFJohnson Encryption Module, from E.F. Johnson Co., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #488 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: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 488 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | E.F. Johnson Co. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0.0.5 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The EFJohnson Encryption Module is a software cryptographic module that serves both as a key store and a cryptographic service provider. The module is accessible through an API, and provides an easy-to-use yet secure means of storing sensitive cryptographic keys. The Encryption Module meets level 1 FIPS 140-2 requirements and achieves level 2 in the "Roles, Services, and Authentication" and "Operation Environment" sections of FIPS 140-2.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #186); AES-MAC (Cert #26; non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 3 and Q326886 Hotfix on Dell OptiPlex GX400
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-10 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2005-05-05 | 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, 2005-05-05