Module Name
IBM® z/OS® Version 2 Release 1 ICSF PKCS #11 Cryptographic Module
Historical Reason
186-2 transition
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode with module IBM(R) z/OS(R) Version 2 Release 1 Security Server RACF(R) Signature Verification Module version 1.0 validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #2691 operating in FIPS mode
Security Level Exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Module Type
Software-Hybrid
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
ICSF is a software element of z/OS that works with hardware cryptographic features and the Security Server (RACF) to provide secure, high-speed cryptographic services in the z/OS environment. ICSF, which runs as a started task, provides the application programming interfaces by which applications request the cryptographic services.
Tested Configuration(s)
- IBM z/OS Version 2 Release 1 running on an IBM z13 (single-user mode)
Other Algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength)
Hardware Versions
COP chips integrated within processor unit [1] and P/N 00LV487 [2]
Software Versions
OA50113
Firmware Versions
Feature 3863 (aka FC3863) with System Driver Level 22H [1] and CCA 5.2.27z RC30 [2]
