CKM® Cryptographic Module
CKM® Cryptographic Module, from TecSec Incorporated, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #687 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 687 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | TecSec Incorporated · website |
| Software versions | 2.0.0.11 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
TecSec® IncorporatedÆs Constructive Key Management« (CKM®) Cryptographic Module (CKMCRYPTO_FIPS.DLL) (Software version 2.0.0.11) is a FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliant, general purpose, software based cryptographic module running upon the Microsoft« Windows« Operating System (in single user mode).
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 345, 379 |
| DSA | 155, 163, 165 |
| HMAC | 149, 167 |
| RNG | 165, 181 |
| RSA | 116, 131 |
| SHS | 420, 450 |
| Triple-DES | 407, 422 |
Other algorithms
DES; Twofish; Blowfish; P-Squared; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 69 bits and 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); MD5; HMAC-MD5; CKM Key Construction
Tested configurations
- Windows 2000 and Windows XP (in single user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-13 | Initial | COACT INC CAFE 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: 2006-07-13