Security Builder® FIPS Module
Security Builder® FIPS Module, from Certicom Corp., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #924 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 | 924 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Certicom Corp. · website |
| Firmware versions | 4.0 B and 4.0 S |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Security Builder® FIPS Module is a standards-based cryptographic toolkit that supports optimized Elliptic Curve Cryptography and provides application developers with sophisticated tools to flexibly integrate encryption, digital signatures and other security mechanisms into both mobile and server-based applications. The Security Builder FIPS Module is part of the Certicom Security Architecture, a comprehensive cross-platform security solution which supports multiple cryptographic software and hardware providers with a single common API.
Security level exceptions
- Tested: ARM 920T processor, running Hand Held Products BASE firmware 31205423-052
- Hand Held Products Scanner firmware 31205480-025
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-14 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2009-03-06 | 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: 2008-03-14, 2009-03-06