Sony Security Module
Sony Security Module, from Sony Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1192 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: None
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
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
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 (4)
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