SafeZone FIPS SW Cryptographic Module
SafeZone FIPS SW Cryptographic Module, from Rambus Inc., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5423 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2029-11-21. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in approved mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs (e.g., keys). No assurance of minimum security of SSPs (e.g., keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5423 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-11-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Rambus Inc. · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
SafeZone FIPS SW Cryptographic Module is a FIPS 140-3 Level 1 validated software cryptographic module from Rambus. The module provides a set of commonly used cryptographic primitives by exposing a custom API for a wide range of applications, typically running on a general-purpose operating system.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2026-07-17