PICOfreedom
PICOfreedom, from ViaSat UK Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1059 at overall level 2. 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 | 1059 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | ViaSat UK Ltd. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N 8A-SFS-0000-09P, Version A and Version 2 |
| Firmware versions | 6.600 and 6.612 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The PICOfreedom provides FIPS 140-2 Approved security functionality to DiskOnKey USB flash drives. The PICOfreedom employs Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS 140-2) encryption and key management functionality to ensure the protection of data stored on FLASH memory. The module is a multi-chip standalone cryptographic module, as defined by FIPS 140-2, and consists of the S2 controller and an EEPROM. Both components are encased in a hard, opaque, production grade integrated circuit packaging.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
RSA (encrypt/decrypt)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-12-01 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2011-07-27 | Update | EWA - Canada |
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: 2008-12-01, 2011-07-27