Module Name
nShield F2 SCSI and F2 Ultrasign SCSI
Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode and initialized to Overall Level 2 per Security Policy
Security Level Exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Physical Security: Level 3
- Cryptographic Key Management: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
The nCipher nShield range of Hardware Security Modules improves the security of cryptographic keys, security sensitive software applications and increases server throughput of secure transactions in Public Key Infrastructure and other high integrity applications such as: Certificate Authorities, Registration Authorities, Government and Financial Institutions.
Approved Algorithms
AES |
Cert. #15 |
DSA |
Cert. #113 |
HMAC |
Cert. #3 |
RNG |
Cert. #20 |
RSA |
Cert. #16 |
SHS |
Cert. #255 |
Triple-DES |
Cert. #34 |
Triple-DES MAC |
Triple-DES Cert. #34, vendor affirmed |
Other Algorithms
DES (Cert. #24); DES MAC (Cert. #24, vendor affirmed); ARC FOUR; CAST5; CAST 6; MD2; MD5; RIPEMD 160; SEED; HMAC (MD2, MD5, and RIPEMD160); El-Gamal; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); Blowfish; Twofish; Serpent; KCDSA; HSA 160
Hardware Versions
nC4022W-150 and nC4022W-400 Build Standard DR
Firmware Versions
2.18.15-2