Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Module Name

BC-FJA (Bouncy Castle FIPS Java API)

Standard

FIPS 140-3

Status

Active

Sunset Date

7/28/2029

Overall Level

1

Caveat

When operated in approved mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs (e.g., keys).

Security Level Exceptions

• Physical security: N/A
• Non-invasive security: N/A
• Documentation requirements: N/A
• Cryptographic module security policy: N/A

Module Type

Software

Embodiment

Multi-Chip Stand Alone

Description

The Bouncy Castle FIPS Java API is a comprehensive suite of FIPS Approved algorithms implemented in pure Java. All key sizes and modes have been implemented to allow flexibility and efficiency, and additional algorithms are available in non-approved operation as well.

Tested Configuration(s)

• VMware Photon OS 4.0 with Java SE Runtime Environment v8 on VMware ESXi 8.0 running on Dell PowerEdge R650 with Intel Xeon Gold 6330, VMware Photon OS 4.0 with Java SE Runtime Environment v11 on VMware ESXi 8.0 running on Dell PowerEdge R650 with Intel Xeon Gold 6330, VMware Photon OS 4.0 with Java SE Runtime Environment v17 on VMware ESXi 8.0 running on Dell PowerEdge R650 with Intel Xeon Gold 6330, VMware Photon OS 5.0 with Java SE Runtime Environment v21 on VMware ESXi 8.0 running on Dell PowerEdge R650 with Intel Xeon Gold 6330

Approved Algorithms

Allowed Algorithms

N/A (N/A; N/A)

Software Versions

2.0.0