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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #2689

Details

Module Name
Silk Encryption Module
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Active
Sunset Date
3/8/2026
Overall Level
1
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode. The module makes no assurance of the minimum strength of random strings and generated keys. This validation entry is a non-security relevant modification to Cert. #2038.
Security Level Exceptions
  • Physical Security: N/A
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Module Type
Software
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The Silk Encryption Module is a standalone cryptographic module for the Silk Cloud Data Platform. The module delivers core cryptographic functions and features robust algorithm support. Silk platform offloads to the Cryptographic Module various crypto functions such as authentication, secure key management, data integrity, management traffic encryption and data at rest encryption.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • CentOS 6.3 on a Dell OptiPlex 755
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3 on a Dell OptiPlex 755 (single-user mode)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP2 on a Dell OptiPlex 755
Approved Algorithms
AES Cert. #2273
CKG vendor affirmed
DRBG Cert. #281
DSA Cert. #709
ECDSA Cert. #368
HMAC Cert. #1391
RSA Cert. #1166
SHS Cert. #1954
Triple-DES Cert. #1420
Other Algorithms
N/A
Software Versions
1.0

Vendor

Silk
75 Second Avenue
6th Floor, Suite 620
Needham, MA 02494
USA

Orly Peck
orly.peck@silk.us
Phone: 1-877-982-2555

Related Files

Security Policy
Consolidated Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
7/27/2016 Initial ACUMEN SECURITY, LLC
7/10/2020 Update ÆGISOLVE
2/11/2022 Update ÆGISOLVE