Module Name
IBM® z/OS® Version 2 Release 4 ICSF PKCS #11 Cryptographic Module
Historical Reason
SP 800-56Arev3 transition - replaced by certificate #4591
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode with module IBM(R) z/OS(R) Version 2 Release 4 Security Server RACF(R) Signature Verification Module 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 4 running on an IBM z15 with CP Assist for Cryptographic Functions [1]
- IBM z/OS Version 2 Release 4 running on an IBM z15 with CP Assist for Cryptographic Functions with CEX7A [2] (single-user mode)
Approved Algorithms
| AES |
Certs. #A389 and #C1772 |
| CKG |
vendor affirmed |
| CVL |
Certs. #C1772 and #C1799 |
| DRBG |
Certs. #C1763 and #C1772 |
| DSA |
Cert. #C1772 |
| ECDSA |
Cert. #C1772 |
| HMAC |
Cert. #C1772 |
| KTS |
AES Cert. #C1772; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength |
| KTS |
AES Cert. #A389 and AES Certs. #A389 and #C1772; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength |
| KTS |
AES Cert. #A389 and HMAC Cert. #C1772; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength |
| RSA |
Certs. #C1766, #C1772 and #C1799 |
| SHS |
Certs. #A389 and #C1772 |
| Triple-DES |
Cert. #A389 |
Allowed Algorithms
AES (Cert. #A389, key unwrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 149 bits of encryption strength); Triple-DES (Cert. #A389, key unwrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Hardware Versions
COP chips integrated within processor unit [1] and COP chips integrated within processor unit and P/N 02WN654-N37880 (Low Power) [2]
Software Versions
ICSF level HCR77D0 with APAR OA59040
Firmware Versions
Feature 3863 (aka FC3863) with System Driver Level 41C [1], and Feature 3863 (aka FC3863) with System Driver Level 41C and CCA 7.0.68z [2]
