Chainguard FIPS Provider for OpenSSL

Certificate

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The Chainguard FIPS Provider for OpenSSL is defined as a software module in a multi-chip standalone embodiment. It provides a C language application program interface (API) for use by other applications that require cryptographic functionality. The module consists of one software component, the "FIPS provider", which implements FIPS requirements, and the cryptographic functionality provided to the operator.

Security level exceptions

• Physical security: N/A
• Non-invasive security: N/A

Approved algorithms (78)

Validation history

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.

• 2026-09-15: first observed by this tracker, status active
• Validation dates on record: 2026-09-15

Source documents

• NIST certificate page
• Security policy (PDF)