Sony Security Module
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1192 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Sony Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.0.0 |
| Firmware versions | 1.0.0 |
Module description
The Sony Security Module (SSM) is a multi-chip embedded cryptographic module that is encapsulated in a hard opaque commercial grade metal case. The cryptographic boundary is defined as the entire metal case perimeter, including all hardware, software, and firmware encapsulated within. The interfaces are all traces that cross the crypto graphic boundary. The primary purpose of the SSM is to provide decryption, decoding/encoding of audio/video data for the digital cinema projector system in which it is being employed.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Physical Security: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-06 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2010-01-06 | Update |
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: 2009-10-06, 2010-01-06