Module Name
Security Builder® FIPS Module
Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode
Security Level Exceptions
- Tested: ARM 920T processor running Hand Held Products BASE firmware 31205423-052 or Hand Held Products Scanner firmware 31205480-025
- ARM 926EJ-S processor running Honeywell Xenon 1902 Cordless Base Firmware or Honeywell Xenon 1902 Cordless Scanner firmware
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
The Security Builder® FIPS Module is a standards-based cryptographic toolkit that supports optimized Elliptic Curve Cryptography and provides application developers with sophisticated tools to flexibly integrate encryption, digital signatures and other security mechanisms into both mobile and server-based applications. The Security Builder FIPS Module is part of the Certicom Security Architecture, a comprehensive cross-platform security solution which supports multiple cryptographic software and hardware providers with a single common API.
Other Algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Firmware Versions
4.0 B and 4.0 S