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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #4250

Details

Module Name
QASM Cryptographic Module
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Active
Sunset Date
9/21/2026
Overall Level
3
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode with the tamper evident seals installed as indicated in the Security Policy
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The QASM Cryptographic Module is a high-assurance, tamper-resistant Hardware Security Module (HSM) which secures sensitive data and critical applications by storing, protecting and managing cryptographic keys. It provides end users with industry-leading security and performance. The QASM can be embedded into the QxEDGE family of security appliances for FIPS 140-2 validated key security or be used as a standalone co-processor for an external computing system using a docking-station adapter.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • N/A
FIPS Algorithms
AES Cert. #A893
CKG vendor affirmed
CVL Cert. #A893
DRBG Cert. #A893
ECDSA Cert. #A893
ENT P
HMAC Cert. #A893
KAS Cert. #A893; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 192 bits of encryption strength
KTS AES Cert. #A893; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength
KTS-RSA Cert. #A893; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 196 bits of encryption strength
RSA Cert. #A893
SHA-3 Cert. #A893
SHS Cert. #A893
Allowed Algorithms
N/A
Hardware Versions
1.0
Firmware Versions
2.1.0

Vendor

Crypto4A Technologies Inc.
1550A Laperriere Ave
Suite 201
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7T2
Canada

Bruno Couillard
bruno@crypto4a.com
Phone: +1(819) 743-0381
Ron Vandergeest
ronv@crypto4a.com
Phone: +1(613) 454-2222

Validation History

Date Type Lab
6/13/2022 Initial Lightship Security, Inc.