wolfSSL is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in browser security: the successful integration of wolfPKCS11 to provide FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography for the Mozilla Firefox browser. This is achieved by enabling wolfPKCS11 to serve as the backend cryptographic provider for Firefox’s Network Security Services (NSS) layer. This development represents a major step forward, bringing […]
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wolfSSL Inc. achieves first major maintenance submission post FIPS 140-3 validation
wolfSSL is thrilled to announce a significant achievement! Following receipt of our FIPS 140-3 validated certificate #4718 last July, wolfSSL completed the first update to that certificate. On May 16, 2025, the wolfSSL OEUP submission, encompassing a batch of 25 Operating Environments, received approval from the CMVP. The exceptional reviews provided by our trusted FIPS […]
Read MoreMore TagwolfSSL Inc. SP800-140C, SP800-140D and Post-Quantum efforts update!
This is an update to previous post wolfSSL Inc. SP800-140C and Post-Quantum efforts update! The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently updated its guidelines, enabling the certification of several post-quantum cryptographic algorithms through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP). Notably, the digital signature algorithms ML-DSA (CRYSTALS-Dilithium), SLH-DSA, LMS, and XMSS are now […]
Read MoreMore TagEnhancing Linux Cryptography: Integrating wolfCrypt FIPS 140-3 via NSS and PKCS#11
In the rapidly changing landscape of cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards like FIPS 140-3 is essential for organizations in sensitive sectors such as government, finance, and healthcare. By integrating FIPS-certified cryptography into Mozilla’s Network Security Services (NSS) library through the PKCS#11 standard—an API for cryptographic operations—we are contributing to a broader goal of achieving […]
Read MoreMore TagGnuTLS Gets a wolfCrypt Boost
We’re excited to announce our ongoing work integrating wolfCrypt with GnuTLS! Unlike traditional approaches that require extensive application rewrites, our solution operates entirely behind the scenes. By patching GnuTLS at the library level, we’re creating a seamless path for applications to leverage wolfCrypt’s powerful cryptographic capabilities without changing a single line of their application code. […]
Read MoreMore TagwolfCrypt Python: PQC Algorithm Support
wolfCrypt Python, a Python wrapper for wolfSSL’s cryptographic library wolfCrypt, now has supported Python APIs that can utilize the PQC algorithms ML-KEM and ML-DSA. The ML-KEM (Module Lattice-based Key Encapsulation Mechanism) APIs provide quantum-resistant key exchange with three parameter sets (512/768/1024). The implementation includes key generation, encapsulation, decapsulation, and key import/export functionality. The ML-DSA (Module […]
Read MoreMore TagwolfCrypt Takes Over libgcrypt
We are pleased to announce the start of an official wolfSSL project to port wolfCrypt FIPS into libgcrypt. This initiative aims to replace the underlying cryptography in applications using libgcrypt with wolfCrypt’s certified algorithms. With wolfCrypt already achieving FIPS 140-3 certification, applications using libgcrypt’s API can immediately be deployed in environments that require certified cryptography, […]
Read MoreMore TagwolfSSL Inc. SP800-140C and Post-Quantum efforts update!
This is an update to previous post Everything wolfSSL is Preparing for Post-Quantum as of Spring 2024 and an extension to post wolfSSL Support for Post-Quantum. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently updated its guidelines, enabling the certification of several post-quantum cryptographic algorithms through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP). Notably, […]
Read MoreMore TagThe Risks of 3DES in FIPS Certificates
When it comes to securing data, cryptographic algorithms are the backbone of many systems. 3DES (Triple Data Encryption Standard) was once a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) algorithm but is no longer supported by NIST as of 1 Jan 2024 (over 1 year ago!) Having 3DES in a FIPS module today could spell trouble on […]
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wolfSSL’s crypto library, wolfCrypt, has obtained a 5-year FIPS 140-3 Validated Certificate #4718. wolfCrypt FIPS is known for its unmatched portability, runs on everything, and is highly optimized for dozens of hardware targets. WolfCrypt is commonly utilized in standard operating environments due to its royalty-free pricing model and exceptional support across multiple platforms. The wolfCrypt […]
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