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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #4100

Details

Module Name
Sophos Cryptographic Module
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
Moved to historical list due to sunsetting
Overall Level
1
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys.
Security Level Exceptions
  • Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
  • Physical Security: N/A
  • Design Assurance: Level 3
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Module Type
Software
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The Sophos Cryptographic Module is a general-purpose cryptographic library incorporated into the Sophos Firewall systems to provide FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography for the protection of sensitive information.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • Sophos Firewall Operating System (SFOS) 18.5 running on XGS 3100 with AMD Ryzen Embedded V1780B with PAA
  • Sophos Firewall Operating System (SFOS) 18.5 running on XGS 3100 with AMD Ryzen Embedded V1780B without PAA (single user mode)
Approved Algorithms
AES Cert. #A1398
CKG vendor affirmed
DRBG Cert. #A1398
DSA Cert. #A1398
ECDSA Cert. #A1398
HMAC Cert. #A1398
KAS-SSC vendor affirmation
RSA Cert. #A1398
SHS Cert. #A1398
Triple-DES Cert. #A1398
Allowed Algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Software Versions
1.0

Vendor

Sophos Limited
The Pentagon, Abingdon Science Park
Abingdon OX14 3YP
United Kingdom

Martin Becker
certifications@sophos.com

Validation History

Date Type Lab
12/13/2021 Initial ACUMEN SECURITY, LLC