Command Encryption Module
Command Encryption Module, from Mitsubishi Space Software Co., Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1687 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 with the Operational Environment configuration specified on the reverse with the Firewall configured per Section 11 in the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1687 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Mitsubishi Space Software Co., Ltd. · website |
| Firmware versions | 2.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Command Encryption Module is a firmware module designed to perform Triple DES CFB mode encryption functions.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Tested: HP Compaq 6000 Pro Small Form Factor PC running Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 and Zone Labs Zone Alarm Pro Firewall version 10.0.250.000
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| Triple-DES | 1119 |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-30 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants 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: 2012-03-30