Hydra PC FIPS Sector-based Encryption Module
Hydra PC FIPS Sector-based Encryption Module, from SPYRUS, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1255 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1255 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | SPYRUS, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N 880074001F, Version 02.00.01 |
| Firmware versions | 03.00.04 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Hydra PC FIPS Sector-based Encryption Module provides hardware-based, sector by sector full disk encryption providing the protective military strength of the U. S. Government's Suite B algorithm standards, including AES, ECDSA, SHA-2, and EC-DH. The USB encryption device comes with an easy to use, user-friendly interface that operates on the Microsoft Windows operating systems without installing any drivers.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman [1] (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 128, 192 or 256 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman [2] (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 128, 192 or 256 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-15 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2010-05-05 | 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: 2010-02-15, 2010-05-05