Arcot Core Security Module
Arcot Core Security Module, from Arcot Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #818 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 | 818 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Arcot Systems, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Arcot Core Security Module provides FIPS-certified cryptographic functionality to Arcot's authentication, encryption/decryption and digital signing products -- ArcotID "software smart card", Arcot WebFort Authentication Server, Arcot SignFort, and Arcot TransFort for 3-D Secure compliance.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); MD2; MD4; MD5; RIPEMD-160
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (single-user mode)
- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-10 | Initial | Aspect |
| 2008-10-16 | Update | |
| 2008-12-03 | 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: 2007-08-10, 2008-10-16, 2008-12-03