Kanguru Defender Elite/Elite+
Kanguru Defender Elite/Elite+, from Kanguru Solutions, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1270 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: Files distributed with the module mounted within the CD Drive, Public Drive, and/or Private Drive are excluded from the validation.) (Note: Refer to the cryptographic module's Security Policy Appendix 1 for the details on the letter x and y designations
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1270 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Kanguru Solutions · website |
| Hardware versions | KDFE-1Ga-y, KDFE-xG, KDFE-xG-y, KDFE-xG-L, KDFE-xG-y-L, KDFEP-xG and KDFEP-xG-y |
| Firmware versions | 1.0, 2.01.10 or 2.01.15 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Kanguru Defender Elite/Elite+ is a FIPS 140-2 Level 2 multi-chip standalone cryptographic module that utilizes AES hardware encryption to secure data at rest. The module is a ruggedized, opaque, tamper-evident USB token/storage device.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
NDRNG; RSA-512 (non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-29 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2010-08-09 | Update | |
| 2010-08-12 | Update | |
| 2010-08-20 | Update | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2010-12-21 | Update | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
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: 2010-03-29, 2010-08-09, 2010-08-12, 2010-08-20, 2010-12-21