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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #60

Details

Module Name
DSS/Diffie-Hellman Enhanced Cryptographic Provider
Standard
FIPS 140-1
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
Validation Sunsetting Policy - FIPS 140-1 Certificate
Overall Level
1
Caveat
For services provided by the listed FIPS-Approved algorithms and using Triple DES
Security Level Exceptions
  • EMI/EMC: Level 3
  • Operating System Security: Tested as meeting Level 1 with Microsoft WindowsNT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 (operated in single-user mode).
Module Type
Software
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
Microsoft's DSSENH is a general-purpose software-based cryptographic module. It provides services that enable application developers to utilize several different cryptographic algorithms and functions via the Microsoft CryptoAPI without knowing the underlying implementation.
Approved Algorithms
DSA/SHA-1 Cert. #17
Other Algorithms
DES (Cert. #45); Triple-DES (allowed for US Government use); RC2; RC4; MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Software Versions
5.0.1998.1

Vendor

Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6399
USA

Dave Friant
Dave.Friant@microsoft.com
Phone: 425-704-7984

Related Files

Security Policy
Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
8/5/1999 Initial CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC
10/15/2007 Update