SpectraGuard® Enterprise Sensor
SpectraGuard® Enterprise Sensor, from AirTight Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1609 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 and with tamper evident seals installed over the ventilation openings as indicated in the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1609 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | AirTight Networks, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | SS-300-AT-C-10 [1] and SS-300-AT-C-60 [2] with SS-FIPS-TPL |
| Firmware versions | 6.2.39p1 [1] and 6.7.U4.48FIPS [2] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The module performs wireless intrusion detection and prevention. It monitors radio channels to ensure conformance of wireless activity to security policy. It mitigates various types of wireless security violations such as rogue wireless networks, unauthorized wireless connections, network mis-configurations and denial of service attacks.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-26 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2013-09-16 | Update | 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: 2011-09-26, 2013-09-16