Cryptographic Equipment
Assessment Laboratory (CEAL)

Cryptographic Algorithm Testing

The CEAL currently performs conformance testing to the following standards:

AES - Advanced Encryption Standard (FIPS PUB 197)
AES-XTS - AES XEX Tweakable Block Cipher with Ciphertext Stealing (Special Pub 800-38E)
Triple-DES - Triple Data Encryption Standard (Special Publication 800-67)
SKIPJACK - Escrowed Encryption Standard (ESS) (FIPS PUB 185)
DSA - Digital Signature Algorithm (FIPS PUB 186-2, FIPS PUB 186-3)
ECDSA - Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (FIPS PUB 186-2, FIPS PUB 186-3)
RSA - RSA Cryptographic Standard (PKCS #1 v2.1)
SHA-1 - Secure Hash Standard (FIPS PUB 180-3)
SHA-2 - Secure Hash Standard (FIPS PUB 180-3)
RNG - Random Number Generators (ANSI X9.31, ANSI X9.63, FIPS 186-2)
DRBG - Deterministic Random Bit Generator (Special Publication 800-90)
HMAC - Keyed Hash Message Authentication Code (FIPS PUB 198A)
CCM - Counter with CBC-MAC for Authentication (Special Publication 800-38C)
CMAC - Cipher-based MAC for Authentication (Special Publication 800-38B)
GCM - Galois/Counter Mode for Authentication (Special Publication 800-38D)
KAS FFC - Key Agreement Schemes using Finite Field Cryptographic (Special Publication 800-56A)
KAS ECC - Key Agreement Schemes using Elliptic Curve Cryptographic (Special Publication 800-56A)

CEAL procedures for algorithm conformance testing allow vendors to run test suites themselves, with certain controls provided by the CEAL. The vendor then provides test results to the CEAL for validation. If tests are successfully passed, the CEAL gives the vendor the option of submitting results and a validation letter to NIST and CSE for certification. Under certain conditions, the CEAL will also contract to perform algorithm conformance testing on the behalf of vendors.

If you would like to request a test information package from the CEAL, please contact:

ATTN: CEAL Laboratory Manager
CygnaCom Solutions, Inc.
Suite 5400
7925 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102-3378
Phone: (703) 848-0883
Fax: (703) 848-0985
E-mail: ceal@cygnacom.com