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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #4416

Details

Module Name
BC-FNA (Bouncy Castle FIPS .NET API)
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Active
Sunset Date
9/21/2026
Overall Level
1
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys.
Security Level Exceptions
  • Physical Security: N/A
Module Type
Software
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The Bouncy Castle FIPS .NET API is a comprehensive suite of FIPS Approved algorithms implemented in pure C#. All key sizes and modes have been implemented to allow flexibility and efficiency, and additional algorithms, including some post-quantum ones, are available in non-approved operation as well.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (64-bit) on .NET 4.5.2 framework running on Dell XPS 15 7590 with Intel Core i7-9750H (single-user mode)
Approved Algorithms
AES Cert. #A1905
CKG vendor affirmed
CVL Cert. #A1905
DRBG Cert. #A1905
DSA Cert. #A1905
ECDSA Cert. #A1905
HMAC Cert. #A1905
KAS Cert. #A1905
KAS KAS-SSC Cert. #A1905, CVL Cert. #A1905
KAS KAS-SSC Cert. #A1905, KDA Cert. #A1905
KAS-SSC Cert. #A1905
KDA Cert. #A1905
KTS AES Cert. #A1905; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength
KTS Triple-DES Cert. #A1905; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength
KTS-RSA Cert. #A1905; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength
PBKDF Cert. #A1905
RSA Cert. #A1905
SHA-3 Cert. #A1905
SHS Cert. #A1905
Triple-DES Cert. #A1905
Allowed Algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Software Versions
1.0.2

Vendor

Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc.
85 The Crescent
Ascot Vale, Victoria 3032
Australia

David Hook
dgh@bouncycastle.org
Phone: +61438170390
Jon Eaves
jon@bouncycastle.org
Phone: +61417502969

Validation History

Date Type Lab
1/18/2023 Initial ACUMEN SECURITY, LLC