DMD2050E TRANSEC Module
DMD2050E TRANSEC Module, from Comtech EF Data Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1886 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1886 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Comtech EF Data Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | PL-0000192-1, Revision A |
| Firmware versions | 1.2.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Comtech EF Data FIPS Security Module features an FPGA to perform bulk encryption/decryption for Ethernet data traffic via the DMD2050E Satellite Modem, as well as firmware to provide the cryptographic functions needed to act as an endpoint for TLS and SSH management, and control traffic.
Approved algorithms (7)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength);RSA (key transport; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256-bits of encryption strength); MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-08 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
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: 2013-02-08