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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #3707

Details

Module Name
MiniHSM, MiniHSM for nShield Edge F2, and MiniHSM for Time Stamp Master Clock
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Active
Sunset Date
9/7/2025
Overall Level
2
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode and initialized to Overall Level 2 per Security Policy. The protocol TLS shall not be used when operated in FIPS mode
Security Level Exceptions
  • Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
  • Physical Security: Level 3
  • EMI/EMC: Level 3
  • Design Assurance: Level 3
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Embedded
Description
The MiniHSM, MiniHSM for nShield Edge F2 and MiniHSM for Time Stamp Master Clock are fully featured HSMs supplied in a single chip package. The MiniHSM Modules offer all the security and key management features of other nShield modules - but with reduced processing speed. The MiniHSM modules are OEM parts and will be included within other appliances or products, for example switches or routers. The MiniHSM modules have a real time clock which also makes them suitable for use as a time-stamping engine.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • N/A
Approved Algorithms
AES Cert. #C754
CVL Cert. #C754
DRBG Cert. #C754
DSA Cert. #C754
ECDSA Cert. #C754
HMAC Cert. #C754
KBKDF Cert. #C754
KTS AES Cert. #C754; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength
KTS vendor affirmed
RSA Cert. #C754
SHS Cert. #C754
Triple-DES Cert. #C754
Allowed Algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C754, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C754, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); EC MQV (CVL Cert. #C754, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Hardware Versions
nC4031Z-10, nC3021U-10, and TSMC200, Build Standard N
Firmware Versions
12.50.8

Vendor

nCipher Security Limited
One Station Square
Cambridge CB1 2GA
United Kingdom

Validation History

Date Type Lab
9/8/2020 Initial Lightship Security, Inc.