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Symmetry Cryptographic Module

FIPS 140-2 certificate #1407 · G4S Technology Limited · data as of 2026-10-09

Symmetry Cryptographic Module, from G4S Technology Limited, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1407 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.

Historical. Moved to historical list due to sunsetting. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: None

Certificate

Certificate number1407
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level1
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-chip standalone
VendorG4S Technology Limited · website
Software versions1.2.0.0

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The Symmetry Cryptographic Module provides AES 256 bit encryption functionality to enable a client application to provide a secure channel for transmission of data across a network.

Approved algorithms (3)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AES1314
HMAC765
SHS1202

Tested configurations

  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP2
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with SP2 (single-user mode)
  • Microsoft Windows Vista with SP2
  • Microsoft Windows XP with SP3

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2010-09-15InitialSAIC-VA

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: 2010-09-15

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