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SafeNet CGX (Crypto Graphic eXtensions) Library

FIPS 140-1 certificate #91 · SafeNet, Inc. · data as of 2026-08-28
Historical. Validation Sunsetting Policy - FIPS 140-1 Certificate. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: For services provided by the FIPS-Approved algorithms listed [in the description column]

Certificate

Certificate number91
StandardFIPS 140-1
Statushistorical
Overall level2
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-chip standalone
VendorSafeNet, Inc. · website
Software versionsv1.14, v1.15 and v1.16

Module description

The SafeNet CGX (Crypto Graphic eXtensions) cryptographic module is used in the SafeNet product line including S/Speed, S/Smart, S/Soft, PCI Card as well as the ADSP 2141 Safenet/DSP.

Security level exceptions

  • EMI/EMC: Level 3
  • Software Security: Level 3
  • Self Tests: Level 4
  • Operating System Security: Tested as meeting Level 2 when using Compaq DeskPro 6400 w/ WindowsNT Workstation 4.0, SP3 (ITSEC-certified).

Approved algorithms

AlgorithmCAVP certificate
DSA/SHA-1
Triple-DES11

Other algorithms

DES (Cert. #72); RC5; MD2; MD5; HMAC-SHA-1; HMAC-MD5; RIPEMD-128; RIPEMD-160; RSA; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2000-04-07InitialUL Verification Services, Inc.
2000-11-20Update
2002-07-02Update
2004-10-18Update

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: 2000-04-07, 2000-11-20, 2002-07-02, 2004-10-18

Source documents