EXP9000 Hardware Security Module
EXP9000 Hardware Security Module, from Futurex, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1577 at overall level 3. 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 | 1577 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Futurex · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N 9750-2075, Revision B |
| Firmware versions | 4.2.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The EXP9000 cryptographic module provides secure encryption, storage, and transmission of sensitive data used in a wide variety of applications including Futurex Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Key Management Servers (KMS).
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); DES; TR-31
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-05 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2017-02-01 | 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: 2011-08-05, 2017-02-01