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Projects Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program

Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program CAVP

Implementation Name
Cryptographic Security Kernel
Description
The IBM Cryptographic Security Kernel is a multi-algorithm library providing general-purpose cryptographic services. The module provides a single, FIPS-Approved API for cryptography allowing for centralized FIPS mode status, logging, and reporting.
Version
1.0
Type
SOFTWARE
Vendor
IBM Corporation
80 Bishop Dr., Unit B
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3C 1B2
Canada
Contacts
Rory Bray
[email protected]
506-449-7810
Marshall Yang
[email protected]
506-449-7810

DSA 1341

   First Validated: 1/26/2018
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.7 on Intel Xeon DSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) Expand
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.7 on Intel Xeon DSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) Expand
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.7 on Intel Xeon DSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) Expand

Created October 05, 2016, Updated September 22, 2026