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FIPS 140-3 Validated Software

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FIPS 140-3 Validated Cryptographic
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Secure Your Java Applications with FIPS 140-3 Validated Software from SafeLogic

Java remains a critical platform for enterprise and public sector applications, but without FIPS 140-validated encryption, Java-based applications fail to meet government and regulatory mandates. 

CryptoComply Java 4.0 is a drop-in replacement for Bouncy Castle that’s already FIPS 140-3 validated. It delivers secure encryption for Java applications without rewriting the codebase or managing years-long validation projects.

Why Java + Bouncy Castle for FIPS-Certified Cryptography?

Bouncy Castle Java Cryptography

Bouncy Castle is one of the most trusted cryptographic libraries for Java. It offers robust encryption and digital signature capabilities.

Benefits of Using Java in Regulated Environments:

  • Robust ecosystem with Java’s vast library of support, tools, and developer community
  • Java’s managed-memory architecture reduces exposure to classes of memory-safety vulnerabilities common in unmanaged languages.
  • Performance at scale with Java’s reliability and speed supporting mission-critical use cases

What is CryptoComply Java?

CryptoComply Java is SafeLogic’s FIPS 140-3 validated drop-in cryptographic software built for Java environments using Bouncy Castle. It enables Java-based applications to meet strict security and compliance standards without sacrificing performance or developer productivity.

Designed as a drop-in replacement for standard Bouncy Castle, CryptoComply Java allows you to integrate validated cryptography into your existing codebase with minimal changes and ensures your cryptography meets the highest standards.

Features and Benefits of
CryptoComply Java

FIPS 140-3 Validated for Java

Certified by NIST, CryptoComply Java satisfies government and regulatory encryption requirements for FIPS 140-3.

Drop-In Replacement for Bouncy Castle

Quickly integrate CryptoComply Java into your existing projects without major code rewrites or architectural changes.

Supports Secure Communications and Data Encryption

TLS/SSL support, secure key management, and encryption for data-in-transit and data-at-rest.

Broad Java Platform Support

Deploy CryptoComply Java across supported Linux, Windows, macOS, and Android operating environments.

Accelerate and Maintain FIPS 140 Validation

Accelerate FIPS validation and keep your certifications active over time with RapidCert and MaintainCert services.

Optional ESV-Validated Entropy

Support stronger entropy assurance with an optional ESV-validated entropy source for applicable Java deployments.

Built for Crypto-Agility

Adapt cryptographic policies and algorithms as standards, security requirements, and post-quantum migration strategies evolve

PQC & Hybrid Mode

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NIST-Standardized PQC Algorithms: ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA

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Hybrid modes combining FIPS 140-3 validated classical cryptography with standardized PQC algorithms

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Extended support for CNSA 2.0 and PQ TLS integration

FIPS 140-3 Validation for Java Applications

FIPS 140-3 is the U.S. government’s cryptographic module standard required for federal procurements and foundational to other compliance regimes like FedRAMP, CMMC, and Common Criteria. 

Any vendor selling security software to U.S. federal agencies or organizations operating in regulated sectors must ensure that cryptographic modules are FIPS 140-validated.

Using Java FIPS 140-3 Compliant Cryptography vs. Obtaining Your Own Validation

Using validated cryptography: Your application integrates a FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic module and operates it within the configurations covered by its validation.

Customer-owned validation: Your organization obtains a CMVP certificate associated with its own product and company, providing clearer procurement visibility and greater control over the validation lifecycle.

Why Java FIPS Validation is the Safer, Smarter Path

For any organization serious about serving the public sector or regulated markets, having your own CMVP certificate confirms:

  • Visibility in federal procurement processes
  • Compliance with layered frameworks like FedRAMP, CMMC, and Common Criteria
  • Long-term control over updates and maintenance

CryptoComply Java gives you a direct path to your own FIPS 140 certification, without the complexity and delays of a traditional validation process. SafeLogic handles the lifecycle, so you stay secure, validated, and ready for governmet opportunities. 

Get The Definitive Guide to FIPS 140-3 Certification & Validation

Download our free eBook covering the whole process, requirements, and strategies for success.

Why Choose SafeLogic?

When it comes to FIPS 140-3 validation, speed, reliability, and expertise matter. SafeLogic delivers all three, enabling your organization to achieve compliance faster, maintain it effortlessly, and stay ahead of evolving cryptographic standards.

Accelerated FIPS 140 Validation

Traditional FIPS validation can take two to three years, involving consultants, labs, and coordination with NIST. SafeLogic customers achieve certification in as little as six to eight weeks with RapidCert—a proven program that removes bottlenecks and accelerates market entry.

Most teams underestimate the challenge of keeping a FIPS certificate in good standing. If your cryptographic module goes “historical”, you risk losing contracts and halting sales. With SafeLogic’s MaintainCert, your certificate stays Active—even as codebases, platforms, and requirements change.

Your subscription with SafeLogic includes commercial-grade enterprise support from SafeLogic’s team of cryptography and compliance experts. With experience implementing cryptography across dozens of platforms, the SafeLogic team will rapidly answer your questions and resolve your issues, saving you time and money.

With SafeLogic, you can plan your compliance budget with confidence. Unlike other vendors, where costs are fragmented across consultants, test labs, and additional engineering, SafeLogic provides a single-subscription-based model that covers:

Ready to Secure Your Java Applications?

Let’s get your Java application secure, validated, and future-proof—fast. Call us today at 844.436.2797 or complete the form below to speak with one of our experts.