C4CS Lite and CSL software cryptographic modules
C4CS Lite and CSL software cryptographic modules, from Focus Systems Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #907 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 | 907 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Focus Systems Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 1.1.0 (C4CS Lite) and 1.1.0 (CSL) |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
C4CS Lite and CSL are software cryptographic modules that provide symmetric/asymmetric ciphers, hash functions, and secret sharing schemes in FIPS mode.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
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); C4Custom (C4CS Lite only); SSS
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows XP SP2 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-07 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2008-08-29 | Update | |
| 2017-08-25 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) 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: 2008-02-07, 2008-08-29, 2017-08-25