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SecureAuth Algorithms for FIPS Compliance

Introduction

SecureAuth IdP is a secure authentication solution that utilizes FIPS compliant algorithms for the generation, signing and validation of X.509v3 security credentials.

Applies to

SecureAuth IdP Version

OS Version

7.x+

  • Windows Server 2008

  • Windows Server 2008 R2

  • Windows Server 2012

  • Windows Server 2012 R2

SecureAuth IdP Architecture

The SecureAuth IdP architecture consist of (3) key components:

Component

Detail

Client

User-based browser extension

SecureAuth Authentication Appliance

Mechanism to validate user from enterprise user store and securely transfer certificate request to signing authority.

SecureAuth Certificate Server(s)

Either SaaS or enterprise-hosted certificate authority to sign certificate request

SecureAuth IdP Client

The SecureAuth client is a browser extension that generates a X.509 signing request and then has the SecureAuth Certificate Servers sign this request.

The algorithms used in this process are FIPS compliant:

Component

Algorithm / Strength

Platform

FIPS Certification

SecureAuth Certificate Request

RSA public key signature, 1024 bit or 2048 bit based on administrator configuration, Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider

Windows CE and Windows Mobile

#825

SecureAuth Certificate Request

RSA public key signature, 1024 bit or 2048 bit based on administrator configuration, Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider

Windows Server 2003 SP2

#868

SecureAuth Certificate Request

RSA public key signature, 1024 bit or 2048 bit based on administrator configuration, Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider

Windows XP SP3

#989

SecureAuth Certificate Request

RSA public key signature, 1024 bit or 2048 bit based on administrator configuration, Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider

Windows Vista Ultimate

#1002

SecureAuth Certificate Request

RSA public key signature, 1024 bit or 2048 bit based on administrator configuration, Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider

Windows 7

#1330

SecureAuth Certificate Request

RSA public key signature, 1024 bit or 2048 bit based on administrator configuration, Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider

Windows 8

#1894

SecureAuth Certificate Request

RSA public key signature, 1024 bit or 2048 bit based on administrator configuration, Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider

Windows 8.1

#2357

SecureAuth Certificate Request

RSA public key signature, 1024 bit or 2048 bit based on administrator configuration, Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider

Windows 10

#2703

SecureAuth Certificate Request

RSA public key signature, 1024 bit or 2048 bit based on administrator configuration, Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider

Windows Server 2008

#1010

SecureAuth Certificate Request

RSA public key signature, 1024 bit or 2048 bit based on administrator configuration, Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider

Windows Server 2008 R2

#1337

SecureAuth Certificate Request

RSA public key signature, 1024 bit or 2048 bit based on administrator configuration, Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider

Windows Server 2012

#1747

SecureAuth Certificate Signing

SHA2, 512 bit hash with a 2048 signing key

Windows Server 2012 R2

#2357