Corelight Accelerates Cryptographic Compliance and Government Sales with SafeLogic
At a Glance
Customer: Corelight
Industry: Cybersecurity — Network Detection and Response
Interviewee: Mike Handler, Senior Engineering Manager
Challenge: Obtain and maintain the cryptographic certifications required by government customers without building a large internal certification function
Solution: SafeLogic validated cryptographic modules, CAVP NIAP-related testing services, certificate rebranding, lifecycle support, and post-quantum cryptography capabilities
Results: Faster certification, reduced engineering effort, accelerated sales, and responsive access to cryptographic expertise
About Corelight
Corelight is a cybersecurity company specializing in network detection and response, or NDR. Its Open NDR Platform helps enterprises and government agencies detect threats, investigate security incidents, and respond using detailedvn Criteria can directly affect whether Corelight’s products qualify for customer deployments and purchasing requirements.
The Challenge
Meeting Government Requirements Without Diverting Engineering Resources
Corelight needed to obtain FIPS 140 and Common Criteria certifications to support its government business. Without those certifications, the company’s ability to sell to federal and other government customers would be significantly constrained.
Corelight could have developed the necessary expertise internally, but that approach would have taken longer and required substantially more effort from its engineering organization.
The complexity extended beyond an initial certification. Corelight also needed to:
- Keep certified cryptographic components current as vulnerabilities emerged.
- Respond quickly when high-profile CVEs generated customer questions.
- Support a bespoke Linux environment with specialized certification requirements.
- Prepare for customer demand involving CNSA 2.0 and post-quantum cryptography.
- Avoid repeatedly pulling engineers away from product development to become certification specialists.
Corelight did not have the available manpower to manage the entire certification process directly or sustain the level of interaction with NIST that would otherwise be required.
Why Corelight Chose SafeLogic
Corelight selected SafeLogic based on a recommendation from an internal leader with extensive government security and certification experience.
The direction was straightforward:
SafeLogic had the expertise and reputation necessary to help Corelight navigate the process successfully.
SafeLogic provided Corelight with certified cryptographic binaries and a path to rebrand SafeLogic’s FIPS 140 certificate. This allowed Corelight to incorporate validated cryptography into its products and build on SafeLogic’s certification work rather than starting from the beginning.
That distinction was particularly important for Corelight. SafeLogic’s certified cryptographic components and certificate-rebranding approach gave Corelight a practical way to accelerate its own compliance efforts rather than managing the full certification process independently.
The Solution
Certified Cryptography Backed by Responsive Expertise
SafeLogic’s value to Corelight extended beyond providing CryptoComply, SafeLogic's FIPS-validated cryptographic software.
The relationship gave Corelight access to an ongoing combination of products, certifications, maintenance, and specialized support.
Accelerated certification
SafeLogic completed much of the rebranding certification and CAVP NIAP-related testing legwork and enabled Corelight to build on an existing certificate. This reduced the time and internal effort associated with cryptographic validation and helped Corelight avoid unnecessary certification missteps.
Rapid security updates
When serious cryptographic vulnerabilities attracted customer attention, SafeLogic delivered fixes quickly. This helped Corelight respond before escalating CVE discussions became a larger customer concern.
SafeLogic also extended support and vulnerability remediation for the version of OpenSSL used by Corelight, giving the company additional flexibility in managing its product lifecycle.
Access to specialized expertise
SafeLogic’s technical, certification, and support teams helped Mike evaluate subscription options, understand certification implications, and resolve unfamiliar cryptographic requirements. Corelight particularly valued having direct access to specialists who could answer complex questions and make timely decisions.
Support for emerging government requirements
When a government customer required CNSA 2.0 capabilities, Corelight was able to use an existing SafeLogic subscription and product offering rather than initiating a new internal development effort. SafeLogic helped Corelight meet the customer’s timeline and provided support when implementation questions emerged.
The subscription model also allowed Corelight to adopt additional cryptographic products as requirements changed, without repeatedly negotiating separate contracts or purchase agreements.
The Results
Faster Sales and More Focused Engineering
Although Corelight did not disclose specific financial or time-saving metrics, Mike identified several clear business outcomes:
- Sales enablement: SafeLogic’s certified cryptography helped Corelight meet requirements necessary for government sales.
- Faster time to revenue: Reduced certification timelines allowed Corelight to support sales opportunities sooner.
- Lower internal effort: Corelight avoided dedicating engineers to acquiring specialized certification expertise and managing the complete process.
- Reduced risk: SafeLogic’s guidance helped Corelight avoid certification mistakes and respond appropriately to unfamiliar requirements.
- Greater product agility: Corelight could adopt capabilities such as post-quantum cryptography in a timely manner as customer demand emerged.
- Faster vulnerability response: Rapid fixes and expert guidance helped Corelight address high-visibility cryptographic CVEs.
Customer Testimonial
“I would absolutely recommend SafeLogic. We can take their products and incorporate them in a timely fashion, without having to devote internal resources to becoming experts. Their quick responses to serious CVEs and their certification support are extremely valuable for us.”
Mike Handler
- Senior Engineering Manager, Corelight
Conclusion
For Corelight, cryptographic certification is essential to serving government customers—but managing certification internally would consume valuable engineering time and delay market opportunities.
SafeLogic provided a faster and more sustainable path. Through validated cryptographic modules, certificate rebranding, responsive vulnerability remediation, emerging post-quantum capabilities, and direct access to experienced specialists, SafeLogic helped Corelight reduce certification effort, support customer requirements, and accelerate revenue opportunities.
The result is a partnership that allows Corelight to meet demanding security and compliance requirements while keeping its engineering teams focused on advancing its network detection and response platform.
