nForce Ultra Asymmetric Module
nForce Ultra Asymmetric Module, from nCipher Corporation Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #740 at overall level 3. 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.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 740 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | nCipher Corporation Ltd. · website |
| Hardware versions | 010-00007 a.00 |
| Firmware versions | 610-00014 1.0.0. |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The nForce Ultra Asymmetric Module performs various tasks associated with cryptographic key management including key generation, key wrapping, secure key storage and secure key transport as well as key zeroization. These functions comply with requirements for archieving FIPS 140-2 certification of the overall system that the module is used in.
Approved algorithms (7)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-01 | Initial | DOMUS |
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: 2007-03-01