"Guardian" Subscriber Encryption Module
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1082 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Teletec Corporation |
| Hardware versions | R2 |
| Firmware versions | Main firmware: 1.00.02, Bootloader firmware: 1.00.01 |
Module description
"Guardian" Subscriber Encryption Module (SEM) is a multi-chip embedded cryptographic module intended to be installed in conventional FM radio equipment to provide digital level of encryption with 256-bit AES cipher. Key and configuration are loaded using programming cable and specific software executed on a generic Windows personal computer. Module supports secure update of internal firmware, providing a mean for future enhancements.
Approved algorithms
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-22 | 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: 2009-01-22