The CoCo Crypto Module
The CoCo Crypto Module, from CoCo Communications, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1021 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1021 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | CoCo Communications · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The CoCo Crypto Module provides cryptographic services for the core components of CoCo Communications' tactical and military product lines. With the CoCo Crypto Module, users of CoCo's mobile digital network systems can be assured that their communications are safe from spoofing, eavesdropping, and other forms of information attack. As used within the CoCo Communications product suite, the CoCo Crypto module is interchangeable with the OpenSSL DLL, allowing for easy deployment-time transition to suit the needs of the problem domain.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman; SSLeay RNG
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows XP with SP2, Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-02 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2008-09-02