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Cryptographic module

Cryptographic module

Cryptographic component of a computer system

A cryptographic module is a component of a computer system that securely implements cryptographic algorithms, typically with some element of tamper resistance.

NIST defines a cryptographic module as "The set of hardware, software, and/or firmware that implements security functions (including cryptographic algorithms), holds plaintext keys and uses them for performing cryptographic operations, and is contained within a cryptographic module boundary."[1]

Hardware security modules, including secure cryptoprocessors, are one way of implementing cryptographic modules.

Standards for cryptographic modules include FIPS 140-3 and ISO/IEC 19790.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Cryptographic module - Glossary". csrc.nist.gov. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  2. [2]
    "FIPS PUB 140-3: Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules" (PDF). NIST. 2019-03-22.
  3. [3]
    "ISO/IEC 19790:2012: Information technology — Security techniques — Security requirements for cryptographic modules". ISO. Retrieved 2023-09-24.


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