Module Name
Nutanix Cryptographic Module for OpenSSH Client
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode and configured as specified in Section 3 of the Security Policy with the Nutanix Cryptographic Module for OpenSSL validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #4249 operating in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Security Level Exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The Nutanix Cryptographic Module for OpenSSH Client is a cryptographic software module, designated as a multi-chip standalone embodiment, and used in Nutanix solutions to provide FIPS 140-2 Approved SSH client-side secure communication.
Tested Configuration(s)
- CentOS 7.9 on Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV) 7.1.1 running on a Nutanix NX-3360-G7 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 6234 with PAA
- CentOS 7.9 on Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV) 7.1.1 running on a Nutanix NX-3360-G7 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 6234 without PAA
- CentOS 7.9 running on a Nutanix NX-3360-G7 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 6234 with PAA
- CentOS 7.9 running on a Nutanix NX-3360-G7 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 6234 without PAA (single-user mode)
Approved Algorithms
| AES |
Cert. #A1403 |
| CVL |
Cert. #A1405 |
| DRBG |
Cert. #A1403 |
| ECDSA |
Cert. #A1403 |
| HMAC |
Cert. #A1403 |
| KAS |
KAS-SSC Cert. #A1403, CVL Cert. #A1405 |
| KAS-SSC |
Cert. #A1403 |
| KTS |
AES Cert. #A1403; key establishment methodology provides 128 or 256 bits of encryption strength |
| KTS |
AES Cert. #A1403 and HMAC Cert. #A1403; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength |
| SHS |
Cert. #A1403 |
