Proofpoint Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module makes no assurance of the minimum strength of random strings and generated keys. This validation entry is a non-security-relevant modification to Cert. #2038
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5059 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Proofpoint Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.1.2 |
Module description
The module is a cryptographic component to be used by the various Proofpoint security products. The module is designed to meet Level 1 requirements of FIPS 140-2 standard. The module is a cryptographic library that provides a variety of cryptographic services including SSH, HTTPS, etc.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | 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 historical
- Validation dates on record: 2025-09-16