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Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) Cryptographic Module

FIPS 140-2 certificate #1382 · ViaSat, Inc. · data as of 2026-10-21

Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) Cryptographic Module, from ViaSat, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1382 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.

Historical. RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: The tamper evident seal installed as indicated in the Security Policy for the optional ESEM feature

Certificate

Certificate number1382
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level2
Module typeHardware
EmbodimentMulti-chip standalone
VendorViaSat, Inc. · website
Hardware versionsP/Ns 1010162 [1, 2, 3], 1010162 with ESEM [2, 3], 1075559 [1, 2 3], 1075559 with ESEM [2, 3], 1010163 [1, 2, 3], 1010163 with ESEM [2, 3], 1075560 [1, 2, 3] and 1075560 with ESEM [2, 3], Version 1
Firmware versions01.03.05 [1] and 02.01.04 [2], or 02.01.05 [3]

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The ViaSat Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM-500) series Satcom Modem provides the latest in efficient modulation and coding for point-to-point Satcom connections. The EBEM-500 series offers embedded encryption, integrating the security functions into the modem to provide an integrated secure Satcom modem product. The EBEM-500 series is backward compatible with a wide range of legacy Satcom modems currently in use and supports the new improved efficiency modulation and coding. The EBEM-500 series supports user base-band data rates from 64 kbps up to 155.52 Mbps.

Security level exceptions

  • Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
  • Design Assurance: Level 3

Approved algorithms (5)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AES1203, 1204
ECDSA143
HMAC699
RNG665
SHS1107

Other algorithms

EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2010-08-12InitialUL Verification Services, Inc.
2011-10-04UpdateUL Verification Services, 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: 2010-08-12, 2011-10-04

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