BitLocker™ Drive Encryption
BitLocker™ Drive Encryption, from Microsoft Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #947 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 with Microsoft Kernel Mode Security Support Provider Interface and Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Primitives Library (Bcrypt.dll) validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #891 and Cert. #892 operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 947 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 6.0.6000.16386 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature available in Windows Vista Enterprise and Windows Vista Ultimate for client computers. BitLocker provides enhanced protection against data theft or exposure on computers that are lost or stolen, and more secure data deletion when BitLocker-protected computers are decommissioned.
Approved algorithms (3)
Other algorithms
Elephant Diffuser
Tested configurations
- Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (x86 Version) and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (x64 version) (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-22 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2008-08-22 | 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: 2008-05-22, 2008-08-22