Certifications & Compliance
Built on globally recognized cryptographic standards — validated, certified, and ready for the post-quantum era.
FIPS 140-2 Level 3 NIST PQC CAVP Validated SP 800-90B Entropy
Trust in cryptography is not claimed; it's validated.
At Crypto4A, our products are built on globally recognized standards and independently verified through rigorous certification programs. These certifications ensure our platform meets the highest levels of security, compliance, and operational assurance across government, financial services, and critical infrastructure environments.
From foundational cryptographic validation to advanced entropy assurance and post-quantum readiness, our certifications demonstrate a clear commitment: delivering trusted, future-ready cryptographic infrastructure.
Security Assurance
Independent validation of cryptographic strength.
Regulatory Compliance
Alignment with government and industry requirements.
Procurement Readiness
Eligibility for public sector and enterprise deployment.
Interoperability
Confidence that systems integrate and operate correctly.
Risk Reduction
Proven protection against implementation flaws.
Certification summary
Each Crypto4A product inherits a layered set of validations from the certified QASM™ module — giving every deployment a verifiable chain of cryptographic trust.
| # | Certification | Status | Applies to | Product | Key benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | FIPS 140-2 Level 3 | Certified | QASM™ | QxHSM™, QxEDGE™, QxVault™ | Government-grade security |
| 02 | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 | Pending | QASM™ | QxHSM™, QxEDGE™, QxVault™ | Next-gen compliance |
| 03 | CAVP (Multiple) | Certified | Algorithms | QxHSM™, QxEDGE™, QxVault™ | Proven crypto correctness |
| 04 | SP 800-90B | Certified | Entropy | QxHSM™, QxEDGE™, QxVault™ | Trusted randomness |
FIPS 140-2 Level 3
Certified
Applies to: QASM™
Product: QxHSM™, QxEDGE™, QxVault™
Benefit: Government-grade security
FIPS 140-3 Level 3
Pending
Applies to: QASM™
Product: QxHSM™, QxEDGE™, QxVault™
Benefit: Next-gen compliance
CAVP (Multiple)
Certified
Applies to: Algorithms
Product: QxHSM™, QxEDGE™, QxVault™
Benefit: Proven crypto correctness
SP 800-90B
Certified
Applies to: Entropy
Product: QxHSM™, QxEDGE™, QxVault™
Benefit: Trusted randomness
FIPS 140-3 Level 3
Pending — In Coordination
What it is
The next-generation evolution of FIPS 140-2, aligned with modern cryptographic requirements and international standards (ISO/IEC 19790).
Why it matters
- Becoming the new global benchmark.
- Required for future government procurements.
- Aligns with evolving threat models, including quantum risk.
Business impact
- Positions Crypto4A ahead of legacy vendors.
- Future-proofs customer deployments.
Crypto4A implementation
QASM™ module currently in coordination — expected May 2026. Once granted, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification will extend to the QxHSM™, QxVault™ and QxEDGE™ product families, preserving compliance continuity for existing deployments.
FIPS 140-2 Level 3
Certified
What it is
The National Institute of Standards and Technology FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification is a widely recognized standard for cryptographic modules, validating strong physical security, tamper resistance, and secure key management.
Why it matters
- Required for many government and regulated industries.
- Ensures protection against physical and logical attacks.
- Establishes baseline trust in cryptographic infrastructure.
Business impact
- Enables procurement in federal, defence, and financial sectors.
- Reduces compliance burden for customers.
Crypto4A implementation
Certified QASM™ module — Certificate #4250 (June 13, 2022).
Forms the cryptographic core of:
NIST SP 800-90B Entropy Source
Certified
What it is
The National Institute of Standards and Technology SP 800-90B certification validates the quality and unpredictability of entropy sources used in cryptographic systems.
Why it matters
- Strong encryption depends on true randomness.
- Weak entropy means compromised security.
- Required for high-assurance systems.
Business impact
- Guarantees trusted key generation.
- Essential for root of trust and secure system initialization.
- Supports compliance in high-security environments.
Crypto4A implementation
Certified entropy source — Certificate #E96 (September 22, 2025).
Ensures secure key generation across:
CAVP — Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program
Multiple Certified
What it is
The National Institute of Standards and Technology CAVP validates that cryptographic algorithms are implemented correctly and securely.
Why it matters
- Ensures algorithms behave exactly as expected.
- Required for FIPS certifications.
- Validates interoperability across systems.
Business impact
- Demonstrates cryptographic correctness at scale.
- Supports PQC migration strategies.
- Enables high-performance secure deployments.
Crypto4A implementation
Crypto4A holds multiple CAVP certifications covering both classical and post-quantum algorithms. Crypto4A is among the first providers to validate implementations of NIST post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, reinforcing our leadership in quantum-safe security.
Issued certificates
- CERTDec 3, 2020 — Comprehensive algorithm validation
- CERTJul 14, 2023 — LMS — stateful hash-based signatures
- CERTAug 14, 2024 — Comprehensive validation including all NIST PQC algorithms
- CERTNov 6, 2024 — CSU-assisted AES-GCM on Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+
- CERTDec 18, 2024 — CSU-assisted RSA on Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+
- CERTDec 18, 2024 — FPGA-assisted RSA on Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+
Certified, quantum-safe cryptography — engineered for the decade ahead.
Talk to our team about deploying validated cryptographic infrastructure in your government, financial, or critical-infrastructure environment.