ISO/IEC 19790:2025

Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection – Security requirements for cryptographic modules

This document specifies the security requirements for a cryptographic module utilized within a security system protecting sensitive information in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). It defines four security levels for cryptographic modules to provide for a wide spectrum of data sensitivity and a diversity of application environments. This document specifies up to four security levels for each of the 11 requirement areas with each security level increasing security over the preceding level.