SafeEnterprise™ Link Encryptor-T3 (SLE-T3)
SafeEnterprise™ Link Encryptor-T3 (SLE-T3), from SafeNet, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #195 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 | 195 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | SafeNet, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | Revision 16697-010-03 |
| Firmware versions | 3.00 and 3.01 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The SLE-T3 secures public and private DS3/T3 data links at 44.7 MHz, encrypting data at the full data rate, and meeting the T3 industry standard. Both C-Bit and M13 framing are supported.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3
- Software Security: Level 3
Approved algorithms (2)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #109); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-12 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2002-05-23 | Update | |
| 2002-07-18 | Update | |
| 2003-07-03 | Update | |
| 2004-10-19 | Update |
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: 2001-12-12, 2002-05-23, 2002-07-18, 2003-07-03, 2004-10-19