nForce Ultra Asymmetric Module
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
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
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