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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #2576

Details

Module Name
Zinc Cryptographic 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. #1938.
Security Level Exceptions
  • Physical Security: N/A
  • Design Assurance: Level 3
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Module Type
Software
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The Zinc Cryptographic Module provides cryptographic functions for Zinc Inc.’s mobile applications.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • Android 4.0 running on a Galaxy Nexus
  • iOS 5.1 running on a iPad 3
  • iOS 6 running on a iPad 3
  • iOS 7 running on a iPad 3 (single-user mode)
Approved Algorithms
AES Certs. #2125 and #2126
CKG vendor affirmed
DRBG Certs. #233 and #234
DSA Certs. #666 and #667
ECDSA Certs. #319 and #320
HMAC Certs. #1296 and #1297
RSA Certs. #1094 and #1095
SHS Certs. #1845 and #1850
Triple-DES Certs. #1351 and #1352
Other Algorithms
N/A
Software Versions
1.0

Vendor

Zinc Inc.
55 New Montgomery Street, Ste. 888
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA

Evan Owen
evan@zinc.it
Phone: 877-586-5682

Validation History

Date Type Lab
3/2/2016 Initial ACUMEN SECURITY, LLC
8/8/2016 Update ACUMEN SECURITY, LLC
12/12/2021 Update ÆGISOLVE