Is BitLocker a cryptographic module?

Is BitLocker a cryptographic module?

For FIPS 140-2 purposes the cryptographic boundary is the physically contiguous enclosure of the computer system upon which Microsoft Windows Vista and BitLocker™ Drive Encryption executes (as we define the module to as a multi-chip standalone module).

Is BitLocker FIPS certified?

BitLocker is FIPS-validated, but it requires a setting before encryption that ensures that the encryption meets the standards set forth by FIPS 140-2. When encrypting devices with BitLocker, please be sure to follow the steps below to ensure that the encryption used is within parameters of control 3.13.

Is BitLocker a FDE?

Microsoft®introduced their FDE utility many years ago and dubbed it BitLocker. This utility encrypts hard drives while they are at rest. All a user has to do is enter their password to decrypt the hard drive. From an end user’s perspective, it’s a seamless experience.

Is Triple DES FIPS compliant?

Triple-DES is a FIPS-certified algorithm, and therefore can obtain a FIPS certificate.

Is the BitLocker module defined in FIPS 140-2?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued the FIPS 140 Publication Series to coordinate the requirements and standards for cryptography modules that include both hardware and software components. Does Bitlocker qualify as the cryptographic module defined in FIPS 140-2?

Are there any other pieces that fulfill the need for FIPS 140-2 Security Level 1?

Are there any other pieces that are needed to fulfill the need for FIPS 140-2 security level 1 ‘cryptographic module’ requirements? Bitlocker is a FIPS 140-2 certified module with certificate number 1339. It is important for you to read the FIPS security policy to determine if the operating conditions conform to your environment.

Do you need a TPM for FIPS 140-2?

FIPS 140-2 requires a cryptographic module, which can be hardware, software, or both that have been certified. If I was using Bitlocker as a cryptographic module, would I need a TPM as another piece of that cryptographic module? Is a TPM required for FIPS 140-2 security level 1 compliance? What about security level 2? No, absolutely not.

Can a BitLocker be used in a virtual machine?

BitLocker can be used as a cryptographic module to fulfill FIPS 140-2 security level 1 compliance. In a common setup, USB thumb drives can be used to unlock drives encrypted by BitLocker on startup. What if the encrypted drive is on a virtual machine,…