Security Builder FIPS Java Module
Certificate
| Certificate number | 578 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Certicom Corp. · website |
| Software versions | 2.0 |
Module description
The Security Builder FIPS Java Module is a standards-based cryptographic toolkit written in Java. It supports optimized Elliptic Curve Cryptography and provides application developers with sophisticated tools to flexibly integrate encryption, digital signatures and other security mechanisms into Java-based applications. The Security Builder FIPS Java Module is intended for use by developers who want government level security and can also be used in conjunction with other Certicom developer toolkits including Security Builder PKI and Security Builder SSL.
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #298); ARC2; ARC4; MD2; MD5; HMAC-MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); ECMQV (key agreement); RSA (Cert. #52, key wrapping)
Tested configurations
- Red Hat Linux Application Server 3.0 x86 (Binary compatible to AS 2.1)
- Solaris 2.9 32-bit SPARC
- Solaris 2.9 64-bit SPARC
- Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.3.1 and 1.4.2 running on Windows 2003 x86 (Binary compatible to Windows 98/2000/XP)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-25 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2007-07-20 | Update | |
| 2009-03-06 | 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: 2005-10-25, 2007-07-20, 2009-03-06