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FIPS 140-3 Announcement to the world

wolfSSL Inc. is very pleased to announce our wolf pack has successfully hunted down and captured the ever elusive FIPS 140-3 certificate! The world’s first automated submission (SP800-140Br1) FIPS 140-3 validated certificate #4718 posted to the NIST website on July 11th 2024, valid through July 10th, 2029!

“wolfSSL remains focused on enhancing our technologies and expanding capabilities. We are dedicated to continuous innovation in security. The advancements in our FIPS 140-3 module highlight our commitment to delivering state-of-the-art cryptographic solutions that meet the rigorous demands of today’s cybersecurity landscape.” Stated wolfSSL CTO, Todd Ouska.

We are thrilled to work with ÆGISOLVE, INC. on this journey. The wolfSSL team is grateful for the ÆGISOLVE staff’s hard-work and dedication in realizing the very first SP800-140Br1 140-3 certificate in the world! A note from the ÆGISOLVE team:

“‘AEGISOLVE is pleased to announce the world’s first SP800-140Br1 compliant FIPS 140-3 Validation Certificate for wolfSSL’s wolfCrypt module’ reported Travis Spann, Founder and President of AEGISOLVE (NVLAP Lab Code: 200802-0).

‘As a first of its kind, this is a tremendous achievement and a huge step forward for the next generation of FIPS 140-3 Validated Cryptographic Modules. Congratulations, wolfSSL!

Highlights

  • Boot Times
    • wolfCrypt FIPS 140-2, power-on times could be slower due to mandatory self-tests
    • wolfCrypt FIPS 140-3 requires self-tests only at the first algorithm use or during a slower event cycle
      • faster boot times
      • optimal power and resource consumption with careful planning!
  • Design
    • The wolfCrypt FIPS 140-3 validated module is the only commercial FIPS solution tailored for embedded
      • Emphasis on a minimal footprint, low resource use, reduced power consumption, and high performance for standard and real time systems
      • Design leads to superior scalability across devices, from mobile to server
        • 10 times more connections per device at 15-20% better performance than competing solutions.
  • OpenSSL Replacement
  • Embeddability
    • Embedded Systems (Medical, networking, sensors, security systems, etc.)
    • Extended Battery life and high performance
    • Hardware Encryption Support
    • Assembly Acceleration

Changes from the historic wolfCrypt FIPS 140-2 cert #3389 to the active wolfCrypt FIPS 140-3 cert #4718:

  • CAST (conditional algo self tests)
  • KDF-TLS, TLS v1.2 KDF and TLSv1.3 KDF
  • SSH KDF
  • AES-OFB mode
  • RSA 3072, 4096 and PSS
  • New Degraded mode of operation in the event of a CAST failure other algorithm services will remain available.

For more about what FIPS is please checkout these blogs:

For information on transitioning from 140-2 to 140-3 please checkout our blog: What is the difference between FIPS 140-2 and FIPS 140-3?

Algo cert Link
Security Policy Link
Ref: Section 2.5 Algorithms
Ref: Section 2.2 Table 6 “Tested Operational Environments – Software, Firmware, Hybrid”
Cert #4718 Link

For questions, comments or feedback please contact the wolfSSL team anytime at fips@wolfssl.com.

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Live Webinar: FIPS 140-3 and CNSA 2.0 Compliance in a Single Connection

As cybersecurity standards continue to evolve, FIPS 140-3 is set to become the cornerstone of government security compliance, offering stronger assurances for cryptographic security. To help you stay ahead of these requirements and implement robust solutions, we’re excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar: FIPS 140-3 and CNSA 2.0 Compliance in a Single Connection.

Register today: FIPS 140-3 and CNSA 2.0 Compliance in a Single Connection
Date: October 23rd | 10 AM PT

This webinar will cover:

  • FIPS 140-3 & CNSA 2.0: Understand the importance of FIPS 140-3, as well as the CNSA 2.0 timeline. We’ll explain how these standards enhance security and what you need to do to stay compliant.
  • Demo: Get hands-on guidance on downloading and building the code for compliance.
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography: Learn about post-quantum algorithms now available in wolfSSL, including Kyber, LMS, and XMSS, and how they can protect your systems against future threats.

Whether you’re managing embedded systems or working in government security, this webinar will give you the tools to ensure compliance and secure your systems for the future.

Register Today!

As always, our webinars will include Q&A sessions throughout. If you have questions about any of the above, please contact us at facts@wolfSSL.com or call us at +1 425 245 8247.

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Suite B Versus CNSA 1.0 Versus CNSA 2.0

With the CNSA (Commercial National Security Algorithm) 2.0 Suite coming into sharp focus recently, we thought we would talk about the history of how we got here and then focus on the differences between the various suites that came before it.

The first time the NSA came out with a suite of algorithms to be used to protect unclassified information was in 2005; it was called Suite B. The purpose was to specify algorithms that were approved so vendors knew what they needed to enable and disable in their protocols in order to provide security for the US federal government. It only allowed for AES, ECC and SHA2.

Later, in 2018 it was overridden by the CNSA 1.0 Suite which added in RSA and Diffie-Hellman but not DSA.

In 2022 CNSA 2.0 was announced, but interestingly, most of the algorithms it specified had not been standardized yet. For example, ML-DSA and ML-KEM have only just recently been standardized in 2024. The main focus of the 2.0 Suite is to ensure that vendors prioritize the transition to post-quantum algorithms.

Below is a chart of the algorithms that are specified for TLS and firmware/software signing use cases.

Use Case Suite B CNSA 1.0 CNSA 2.0
Firmware and Software Signing (i.e.: wolfBoot) N/A N/A LMS or XMSS; All parameter sets but without hyper-tree variants
TLS Key Establishment ECDH with P-256 or P-384 ECDH with P-384 or DH with 3072-bit modulus or RSA with 3072-bit modulus ML-KEM-1024 (FIPS-203)
TLS Authentication ECDSA with P-256 or P-384 ECDSA with P-384 or RSA with 3072-bit modulus ML-DSA-87 (FIPS-204)
TLS Symmetric Ciphers AES 128 or 256 in GCM mode AES 256 in GCM mode AES-256 in GCM mode
TLS Hash Algorithms SHA-256 or SHA-384 SHA-384 SHA-384

To our customers, know that wolfCrypt has implementations for all algorithms and parameter sets specified by Suite B, CNSA 1.0 and most notably CNSA 2.0. Please download the latest release of our wolfSSL source code archive at https://www.wolfssl.com/download/ and try it out.

The relevant configure time flags are:

  • –enable-lms
  • –enable-xmss
  • –enable-kyber
  • –enable-dilithium

All of them are specially implemented and optimized for maximum performance to run securely and with side-channel attack mitigations even on bare metal to satisfy secure boot use cases.

If you have questions about any of the above or need assistance, please contact us at facts@wolfSSL.com or call us at +1 425 245 8247.

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Repurposing ESP32 Devices for Enhanced Security: Insights from wolfSSL at Hackaday 2024

We’re excited to announce that wolfSSL will be attending the 2024 Hackaday Superconference from November 1st to 3rd in sunny Pasadena, California, as a featured speaker! Don’t miss our insightful talk, “Repurposing ESP32 Based Commercial Products,” where you’ll learn how to secure ESP32 devices and turn them into HomeKit compatible tools by flashing custom software onto existing products.

In this talk, we’ll dive into effective reverse engineering techniques, such as finding JTAG pins, and explore development and debugging using open-source Tigard JTAG hardware with VisualGDB in Visual Studio. We’ll also highlight how to implement secure cryptographic functions—like post-quantum TLS 1.3—using wolfSSL’s commercial-grade solutions. Additionally, we’ll discuss the risks associated with modifying high-voltage devices.

Conference Program Details:
Title: Repurposing ESP32 Based Commercial Products
Date and Time: November 2nd | 1:00 – 1:40 PM PT
Room: DesignLab

This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of IoT security and cryptography, and see firsthand how wolfSSL is leading the way in secure solutions. Whether you’re looking to enhance your home automation setup or strengthen the security of your projects, this talk has something for everyone.

Get your ticket today!

wolfSSL will also be available at the conference to answer your questions and discuss the future of cryptographic solutions. Don’t miss this chance to connect with us and learn more about how wolfSSL is shaping the future of security.

If you have questions about any of the above, please contact us at facts@wolfSSL.com or +1 425 245 8247.

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Live Webinar in the European Time Zone: wolfHSM: Automotive Hardware Security Modules – Functionality, Design, and Applications

In the rapidly evolving automotive industry, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity is paramount. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) play a critical role in this process by providing robust protection for cryptographic keys and secure data processing.

Register today: wolfHSM: Automotive Hardware Security Modules – Functionality, Design, and Applications in the European Time Zone
Date: October 16th | 6 AM PT / 3 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time)
This webinar is specifically designed for attendees in the European time zone.

Join us for an insightful webinar where Bill will explore the vital role of automotive HSMs. This session will cover a variety of key topics (agenda subject to change), including:

  • Essentials of Hardware Security Modules: Learn about the fundamental principles and functionalities of HSMs and their importance in automotive cybersecurity.
  • Functional Design Insights: Discover the design and operational features of advanced HSMs that enhance vehicle security.
  • Applications in AUTOSAR, SHE, and PKCS11: Understand how HSMs are integrated into critical automotive standards and frameworks, ensuring compliance and security.
  • Hardware Porting and Support Strategies: Gain effective strategies for porting and supporting HSMs across various hardware environments.
  • Demonstration of Practical Applications: A demonstration on a popular microcontroller, showcasing practical applications of HSM technology in securing automotive systems.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of automotive HSMs and their essential role in securing next-generation vehicles. Register now to secure your spot!

As always, our webinars will include Q&A sessions throughout. If you have questions on any of the above, please contact us at facts@wolfSSL.com or +1 425 245 8247.

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wolfSSL wolfCrypt CSharp wrapper

wolfSSL is excited to announce additional support for wolfCrypt API’s in our CSharp (C#) wrapper. Our CSharp wrapper now includes wolfCrypt support for ECC (ECDSA/ECDHE), ECIES, RSA, ED25519/Curve25519, AES-GCM, and HASH cryptographic algorithms. The supported HASH algorithms are MD2, MD4, MD5, SHA, SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, SHA-MD5, SHA3-224, SHA3-256, SHA3-384, SHA3-512, BLAKE2B, and BLAKE2S.

In addition to the CSharp wrapper, we supply a comprehensive test suite, `wolfCrypt-Test.cs` to test all of the supported cryptographic algorithms. The PR for these changes can be found here: PR# 3166.

To start using the wolfCrypt CSharp wrapper, please refer to the README.md, which contains useful information on how to get started. Another useful resource is the `wolfCrypt-Test.cs` suite, which shows common use cases and can help in validating your application setup.

If you have any questions about our wolfCrypt CSharp wrapper or need assistance, feel free to email us at facts@wolfssl.com or call us at +1 425 245 8247.

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Enhance Embedded System Security with ADI MAXQ1065 and wolfSSL

wolfSSL’s trusted partner, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), recently announced that integrating the MAXQ1065 with wolfSSL can significantly enhance security for IoT and embedded systems. Explore the ADI Engineer Zone blog post, Securing IoT and Embedded Systems: Integrate MAXQ1065 with wolfSSL, to discover wolfSSL’s competitive advantages and how this integration improves IoT security solutions and embedded system security applications.

If you have questions about any of the above, please contact us at facts@wolfSSL.com or +1 425 245 8247.

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Live Webinar: Automotive Hardware Security Modules: Functionality, Design, and Applications

In the fast-evolving automotive industry, securing data integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity is crucial. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) are essential tools, offering robust protection for cryptographic keys and processing.

Register Today: Automotive Hardware Security Modules: Functionality, Design, and Application
Date: October 7th | 8 AM PT

We invite you to an upcoming webinar, where Bill will delve into automotive HSMs. This session will cover a range of topics including:

  • Essentials of Hardware Security Modules: Understand the core principles and functionalities of HSMs.
  • Functional Design Insights: Gain insights into the design and operational aspects of advanced HSMs.
  • Applications in AUTOSAR, SHE, and PKCS11: Discover how HSMs are integrated into these key automotive standards and frameworks.
  • Hardware Porting and Support Strategies: Learn about effective strategies for porting and supporting HSMs in various hardware environments.

This webinar will also feature a demonstration on a popular microcontroller, showcasing practical applications of HSM technology.

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your understanding of automotive HSMs and their role in securing next-generation vehicles. Register now!

As always, our webinars will include Q&A sessions throughout. If you have questions on any of the above, please contact us at facts@wolfSSL.com or +1 425 245 8247.

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FIPS-Certified WireGuard: Bringing wolfCrypt into the VPN Solution

As WireGuard continues to grow in popularity for its simplicity and efficiency in VPN deployments, security-conscious organizations are increasingly demanding solutions that adhere to stringent security standards, such as the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS 140-3). FIPS certification is a key requirement for governmental agencies and industries like healthcare and finance, where secure cryptographic implementations are mandatory. However, WireGuard’s default cryptographic implementations, while highly secure, are not FIPS-certified.

This is where wolfCrypt steps in. wolfCrypt is a lightweight, portable, and highly optimized cryptographic library that offers FIPS 140-3 certification, making it an ideal partner for users seeking FIPS compliance in their WireGuard deployments. With our planned integration, we’ll replace the standard crypto suite that WireGuard offers (ChachaPoly, Curve25519, Blake2s) with our own certified algorithms (AES GCM, ECC P-256, SHA-256). One thing to note here is that FIPS-ified WireGuard end-points may only communicate with other FIPS-ified end-points. But this of course is not a bug, but a feature. FIPS can only talk to FIPS.

So by leveraging our incoming integration, users can gain access to a VPN solution that is both secure and FIPS-compliant. This is especially important for industries with strict security requirements. The performance of WireGuard, combined with the certified cryptographic operations of wolfCrypt, ensures that you don’t sacrifice speed or security. In fact, with wolfCrypt’s ability to utilize hardware acceleration for AES and SHA, you might end up with a much faster WireGuard. Additionally, wolfCrypt’s small footprint makes it a practical choice for deployments in constrained environments, including IoT devices, embedded systems, and edge computing setups. You get a robust, certified security layer without bogging down performance.

Are you interested in WireGuard with wolfCrypt?

If you have questions about any of the above or need assistance, please contact us at facts@wolfSSL.com or call us at +1 425 245 8247.

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Support for the Official Post-Quantum Standards ML-KEM and ML-DSA

Just a little while back to much fanfare, NIST-release these standards:

They are the post-quantum algorithms that are now standardized for use!! As a quick summary:

  • Kyber became ML-KEM (Module Lattice Key Encapsulation Mechanism) which is specified by NIST’s FIPS 203 document.
  • Dilithium became ML-DSA (Module Lattice Digital Signature Algorithm) which is specified by NIST’s FIPS 204 document.
  • SPHINCS+ became SLH-DSA (StateLess Hash-based Digital Signature Algorithm) which is specified by NIST’s FIPS 205 document.

ML-KEM and ML-DSA are great for general purpose use in protocols. For example, where you would use ECDH you would use ML-KEM and where you would use ECDSA you would use ML-DSA. SLH-DSA has specialized applications similar to those of LMS and XMSS. If you don’t want to deal with the statefulness of those algorithms, then SLH-DSA would be a great replacement.

Hot on the heels of this standardization announcement, we here at wolfSSL are announcing to the world that we have full implementation and support for ML-KEM and ML-DSA. You can have a look and try them out for yourself. Simply download the wolfSSL library, configure it to enable Dilithium and Kyber and run the benchmarks!

If you are interested in an implementation and support for SLH-DSA or have questions about any of the avobe, please contact us at facts@wolfSSL.com or +1 425 245 8247!

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Live Webinar: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About How wolfSSL Runs on Xilinx

Explore how wolfSSL enhances security on Xilinx Devices in an upcoming webinar.

Join wolfSSL software Developer Jacob Barthelmeh in our live webinar, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About How wolfSSL Runs on Xilinx, on October 2nd at 10am PT. Dive into the world of secure embedded systems and discover how to optimize wolfSSL for Xilinx platforms, including Versal, MPSoC UltraScale, and MicroBlaze.

Register today: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About How wolfSSL Runs on Xilinx
Date: October 2nd | 10am PT

Jacob will guide you through building wolfSSL for Xilinx devices, highlighting the integration of wolfCrypt’s FIPS 140-3 mode, hardware acceleration ports with XilSecure, and using ARM assembly optimizations for performance improvements.

You’ll also explore how to incorporate wolfSSL into PetaLinux environments for maximum security, utilize wolfBoot on Xilinx/AMD devices, and understand how wolfSSL ports to various environments. Additionally, Jacob will showcase the use of wolfHSM with Xilinx/AMD platforms, offering valuable insights into implementing robust cryptographic security for your Xilinx devices.

This webinar will cover (agenda subject to change):

  • Building wolfSSL for Xilinx devices (Versal, MPSoC UltraScale, MicroBlaze)
  • Leveraging FIPS 140-3 mode for security compliance
  • Integrating hardware acceleration, including XilSecure
  • ARM assembly optimizations for performance
  • Using wolfSSL with PetaLinux
  • wolfBoot on Xilinx/AMD devices
  • Porting wolfSSL to other environments
  • Using wolfHSM with Xilinx/AMD

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how wolfSSL can enhance security on your Xilinx systems. Register today to secure your spot and deepen your understanding of embedded security with wolfSSL on Xilinx platforms!

As always, our webinars will include Q&A sessions throughout. If you have questions on any of the above, please contact us at facts@wolfSSL.com or +1 425 245 8247.

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