Microsoft HSM Cryptographic Module
Microsoft HSM Cryptographic Module, from Microsoft Corporation, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5485 at overall level 3. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2031-08-13. 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 minimum security of SSPs (e.g. keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5485 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-08-13 |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | SingleChip |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Microsoft HSM Cryptographic Module is a hardware module that provides cryptographic functionality.
Security level exceptions
- Operational environment: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
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: 2026-08-14