BM-C1000
BM-C1000, from BlockMaster AB, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1555 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1555 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | BlockMaster AB · website |
| Hardware versions | BM-C1000-01, BM-C1000-02, BM-C1000-04, BM-C1000-08, BM-C1000-16, BM-C1000-32 and BM-C1000-64 |
| Firmware versions | 4.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The BlockMaster microcontroller BM9931 powers FIPS secure USB flash drives. All data stored is encrypted transparently on the fly within the hardware in accordance with the specification of the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS 140-2).
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: Level 3
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
NDRNG; RSA-512 (non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-07 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 2011-06-07