Cryptographic Module

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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The set of hardware, software, firmware, or some combination thereof that implements cryptographic logic or processes, including cryptographic algorithms, and is contained within the cryptographic boundary of the module.

Framework senses

5 senses across 4 frameworks

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 22 sensesview framework →

§1: The set of hardware, software, firmware, or some combination thereof that implements cryptographic logic or processes, including cryptographic algorithms, and is contained within the cryptographic boundary of the module.
§2 · sense_2_pending_review: The set of hardware, software, and/or firmware that implements Approved security functions (including cryptographic algorithms and key generation) and is contained within the cryptographic boundary.

NIST SP 800-321 senseview framework →

§1: The set of hardware, software, firmware, or some combination thereof that implements cryptographic logic or processes, including cryptographic algorithms, and is contained within the cryptographic boundary of the module.

FIPS PUB 140-21 senseview framework →

§1: The set of hardware, software, and/or firmware that implements Approved security functions (including cryptographic algorithms and key generation) and is contained within the cryptographic boundary.

FIPS PUB 1961 senseview framework →

§1: The set of hardware, software, firmware, or some combination thereof that implements cryptographic logic or processes, including cryptographic algorithms, and is contained within the cryptographic boundary of the module.