Kanguru Defender 2000
Kanguru Defender 2000, from Kanguru Solutions, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1712 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 | 1712 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Kanguru Solutions · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns KDF2000-2G, KDF2000-4G and KDF2000-8G, Version 1.0 |
| Firmware versions | 2.03.10 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Kanguru Defender 2000 is a 256-bit AES hardware encrypted USB flash drive. It is used to securely store sensitive data housed on the device.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-03 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2012-12-21 | Update | AEGISOLVE, 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: 2012-05-03, 2012-12-21