Nexus FIPS 140-2 Crypto Module
Nexus FIPS 140-2 Crypto Module, from Nexus Wireless, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1238 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 | 1238 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Nexus Wireless · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.0 |
| Firmware versions | ES0408_RL01_R1_00_000 version 1.00.000 and ES0408_RL02_R1_00_000 version 1.00.000 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Nexus FIPS140-2 Crypto Module is a single-board security module designed to conform to FIPS140-2 standards and primarily intended for use in P25 radio equipment. The module supports both KFD and KMF management implementations, including a dedicated 3-wire KFD interface. It includes a complete key storage and critical security material management function for TEK, KEK, UKEK, CKEK and KSKEK keys in non-volatile memory within the FIPS module, with protection from unauthorized disclosure or modification. The FIPS Module executes encryption and decryption of P25 Phase 1 voice and data.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
DES; AES MAC (AES Cert. #914, vendor affirmed; P25 AES OTAR)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-05 | Initial | COACT INC CAFE LAB |
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: 2010-01-05