SLM-5650A TRANSEC Module
SLM-5650A TRANSEC Module, from Comtech EF Data Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1553 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: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1553 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Comtech EF Data Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.2 |
| Firmware versions | 1.2.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The SLM-5650 satellite modem includes a single FIPS card called the SLM-5650A TRANSEC Module that will perform bulk encryption of all packets for transmission over the satellite regardless of the protocol, the format of data, or existing encryption on the incoming data. The SLM-5650A TRANSEC Module uses 256-bit AES in CBC mode for bulk encryption of all data requiring encryption. The module is managed using a proprietary graphical user interface (GUI) over TLS, referred to as the Management & Control Console, and a command line management interface over SSH.
Approved algorithms (7)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); MD5; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-07 | Initial | SAIC-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: 2011-06-07