IIS Crypto requires a minimum of Windows Server 2008 and the .Net 4.0 framework or greater. Both GUI and command line versions are available.

IIS Crypto GUI

Version 3.3 (357 KB)

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IIS Crypto CLI

Version 3.3 (263 KB)

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Version 3.3 Build 17 - Released October 31, 2022

  • Added TLS 1.3 and new cipher suites for Windows Server 2022
  • Updated all templates to support TLS 1.3
  • PCI 4.0 template added which removes SHA1 and non forward secrecy cipher suites
  • Strict template removes CBC cipher suites on Windows 2016 and above
  • Removed a single instance check on startup

Version 3.2 Build 16 - Released April 11, 2020

  • Added override enabled feature to set Protocols Enabled to 1 instead of 0xffffffff
  • Only a single instance of IIS Crypto can be run

Version 3.1 Build 15 - Released December 19, 2019

  • Changed the target platform to AnyCPU
  • Updated code signing certificate
  • Crash on Windows Server 2008 R2 with older versions of .Net

Version 3.0 Build 14 - Released February 10, 2019

  • Advanced tab for additional registry settings
  • Backup current registry settings
  • Separate check list box for client side protocols
  • Simplified template file format
  • Strict template
  • List HTTPS sites from IIS for the Site Scanner
  • Reboot checkbox on the GUI
  • Windows Server 2019 support
  • TLS 1.1 and 1.2 in Windows 2008 Server first release
  • Best Practices and PCI 3.2 templates remove the TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA cipher suite
  • PCI template has been updated to PCI version 3.2
  • All templates disable the FIPS Algorithm Policy except for FIPS 140-2
  • Set DHE Minimum Server Length to 2048 for Best Practices, PCI 3.2 and Strict templates
  • Automatic upgrade of old template file format
  • Force TLS 1.2 connections when using Check for Updates
  • If the registry value type is incorrect, IIS Crypto changes it to the correct type
  • Invalid cast error when loading keys from the registry that are not the correct type
  • Saving templates do not include the version nor is the header copied
  • If a template is newer than the version expected, it reverts back to server defaults instead of just leaving the current settings
  • Spelling mistakes

Version 2.0 Build 11 - Released July 15, 2016

  • Full version information to About tab
  • Crash when run from a network share

Version 2.0 Build 10 - Released July 8, 2016

  • Complete application and GUI redesign
  • Built-in and custom templates support
  • Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 support
  • Schannel client side protocols
  • Automatic and manual check for updates
  • All cipher suites are loaded from the OS list of defaults
  • Add your own cipher suites if they are not in the OS list of defaults
  • PCI 3.1 template
  • Custom templates in the same folder as IIS Crypto are added to the template list automatically
  • Reboot switch for the console application
  • Dropped support for Windows 2003 and lower
  • Changed cipher suite order for Best Practices template and now includes DSA certificates
  • UI is now resizable
  • Warning messages for disabling TLS 1.0 in Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 for RDP support
  • Executables are now dual signed with SHA1 and SHA256
  • Console application now takes built-in templates and external files as parameters
  • Triple DES 168/168 was renamed to Triple DES 168 for Windows Server 2008 and newer
  • Unchecking all cipher suites when none are specified caused all to be checked instead of unchecked

Version 1.6 Build 7 - Released November 17, 2014

  • Additional cipher suites for all platforms due to MS14-066
  • Triple DES 168/168 was changed to Triple DES 168 in Vista/2008 and newer
  • PCI button now disables SSL 3.0 and RC4 128/128
  • Missing cipher suites TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384, TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256

Version 1.5 Build 6 - Released November 8, 2014

  • New cipher suites: TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384, TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256, TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 and TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 for Windows 2012 R2
  • New hashes: SHA 256, SHA 384 and SHA 512
  • New key exchange: ECDH
  • Check all and uncheck all buttons for the cipher suite order
  • Best Practices has updated the cipher suite order to exclude RC4 encryption and DSA certificates
  • Disabled SSL 3.0 for Best Practices because of the POODLE attack
  • Hide TLS 1.1 and 1.2 for Windows 2008 (not R2) and lower
  • IIS Crypto now looks for both 0xffffffff and 0x1 for Enabled values in the registry
  • Warning message if TLS 1.0 is unchecked and Remote Desktop is set to use it
  • Cipher suite order for TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256_P521 and TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA_P521

Version 1.4 Build 5 - Released November 5, 2013

  • Best practices template and command line option
  • Help button with FAQ link
  • Qualys SSL server test
  • Cipher suites are no longer loaded from the registry as they are not all included
  • Cipher suites are listed in the best practices order if none have been selected
  • Cipher suites are only checked or unchecked when the checkbox is clicked
  • Reordered the template buttons
  • Removed the BEAST template button and command line option

Version 1.3 Build 4 - Released December 12, 2012

  • .Net 4.0 executables for Windows 2012
  • BEAST button and command line option to re-order the cipher suite to put RC4 at the top
  • Message for unsupported SSL Cipher Suite Order in Windows 2003
  • Minor GUI issues

Version 1.2 Build 3 - Released August 28, 2012

  • Invalid timestamp for executable signature
  • When running under a non-administrator account, IIS Crypto crashes with a System.Security.SecurityException

Version 1.1 Build 2 - Released February 26, 2012

  • A new command line version
  • License agreement dialog on first run
  • Warning dialog if the SSL Cipher Suite Order is changed
  • Default settings are now restored after the Apply button is clicked
  • DisabledByDefault is set for protocols, this will fix support for TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2
  • SSL Cipher Suite Order not being displayed correctly

Version 1.0 Build 1 - Released May 6, 2011

  • Initial version