Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) Cryptographic Module
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1382 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | ViaSat, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/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 versions | 01.03.05 [1] and 02.01.04 [2], or 02.01.05 [3] |
Module description
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
Other algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-08-12 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2011-10-04 | Update | UL 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