atsec tests cryptographic algorithms on three ZTEIC chips

Beijing China – Recently, the Approved cryptographic algorithms implemented in ZTEIC Design Co.,Ltd’s three chips were tested by atsec information security, and validated under the Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP ) by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

The NIST certification validates that the algorithms in these chips have been implemented correctly. Fei Xu, cryptographic algorithm engineer of ZTEIC, notes: “CAVP is meaningful. It not only objectively proved the correctness of our algorithms’ implementations, but also acquainted us with the normal methods and importance of algorithm testing. In addition, it has highly improved the reliability of our products. We are going to add this test to our IC design process so as to provide customers with more reliable products.”

Cryptographic algorithm validation is a prerequisite for testing a cryptographic module’s conformance to the FIPS 140-2 standard. All of the tests must be conducted by third-party laboratories that are accredited as Cryptographic Module Testing (CMT) laboratories. atsec information security, an accredited CMT laboratory, was a natural choice for ZTEIC, as atsec has a great deal of global experience in information security evaluation and testing of IT products. Yi Mao, atsec principal consultant and tester for this project, notes: “I cordially congratulate ZTEIC for passing the CAVS tests on all eleven algorithm implementations, each of which resides on one of three chips. I was impressed by their diligence in removing the blocking issues until they achieved success. The NIST certificates they were awarded indicate the high assurance of the algorithm implementations on these chips. This should afford their products a clear advantage in the competitive market.”

The certificate numbers, product information and vendor information can be found on the validation list of the CAVP’s official website at http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cavp/validation.html.

About atsec information security
atsec information security is an independent, standards-based information technology security services company that combines a business-oriented approach to information security with in-depth technical knowledge and global experience. atsec was founded in Munich (Germany) in 2000 and has extensive international operations with offices in the U.S., Germany, Sweden and China.
atsec offers evaluation and testing services leading to formal certification for IT security including evaluation under Common Criteria schemes in the U.S., Germany, and Sweden; cryptographic module and algorithm testing under the Cryptographic Module Validation Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. and Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) in Canada; and compliance validation to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard.
atsec also offers secure code review, ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS consulting, and penetration testing and scanning services.
atsec works with leading global companies such as IBM, Apple, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Oracle, Cray, BMW, SGI, Vodafone, Swisscom, RWE, and Wincor-Nixdorf.

About ZTEIC
ZTEIC DESIGN CO.,LTD is an integrated circuit design house, accomplished in information security ICs and SLSI communication ICs. It is located in Shenzhen and was established in March 2000. ZTEIC is one of the IC design companies undertaking China's "909" project.
ZTEIC focuses on four main areas: Information Security, Communications, Consumer Electronics and Terminal. It offers semiconductors and solutions for security controller, PKI smartcard, USB KEY, USB disk, DRM, USB dongle, TCM, RFID, communication analog module, etc., including 8-bit/32-bit smartcard ICs, 8-bit/32-bit USB KEY ICs, and RFID ICs involving 0.18um, 0.25um and 0.35um crafts.
ZTEIC has strong competence in the areas of SOC integrating, mixed signal designing, and cryptographic algorithm realization. Furthermore, ZTEIC has abundant industrialization experience, and is committed to achieving leadership in the IC design field.

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