F-Secure® Kernel Mode Cryptographic Driver™ for Linux
F-Secure® Kernel Mode Cryptographic Driver™ for Linux, from F-Secure Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #776 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 776 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | F-Secure Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 1.1.3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The F-Secure« Cryptographic LibraryÖ is a family of software modules for a number of Windows and Unix platforms. The modules provide an assortment of cryptographic services accessible for clients through a C/C++ Application Programming Interface. The modules are designed and implemented to meet the Level 1 requirements of FIPS publication 140-2 when running on a GPC under various popular versions of Windows and Unix operating systems.
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
DES; Triple-DES (Cert. #478; non-compliant); Blowfish; MD5; HMAC-MD5; RC2; RIPEMD-160; HMAC-RIPEMD-160
Tested configurations
- Linux RH EL 4 (in single user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-18 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
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: 2007-05-18