Dell BSAFE™ Crypto-J 7.1 Release Advisory

Summary: Dell BSAFE™ Crypto-J 7.1 is now generally available, integrating Dell BSAFE Crypto Module for Java 7.1 FIPS 140-3 module, pending validation, supporting post-quantum cryptography.

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Initially published on July 30, 2025

Announcement

The Dell BSAFE Product Team announces the general availability of Dell BSAFE Crypto-J 7.1.

Crypto-J 7.1 release includes, but is not limited to, the following changes:

  • Support for quantum resistant / post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) algorithms:
    • Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm (ML-DSA) as defined in FIPS 204.
    • HSS/LMS Signature verification as described in RFC 8554 section 6.3.
  • Support for Edwards-Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (EdDSA) as defined in RFC 8032.
  • Updates to improve product stability and security.

This release embeds the Dell BSAFE Crypto Module for Java 7.1 as its underlying validated FIPS 140-3 provider and is in Pending Validation status on NIST / CMVP Module In Process List at time of this announcement. See FIPS 140 status of BSAFE cryptographic modules for more details.

For additional documentation, downloads, and more, see How To Request a Dell BSAFE product download. 

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BSAFE Crypto-J
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Article Number: 000350987
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 30 Jul 2025
Version:  1
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