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Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) Cryptographic Module

FIPS 140-2 certificate #1954 · ViaSat, Inc. · data as of 2026-10-21

Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) Cryptographic Module, from ViaSat, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1954 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.

Historical. RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: The tamper evident seal installed as indicated in the Security Policy for the optional ESEM feature

Certificate

Certificate number1954
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level2
Module typeHardware
EmbodimentMulti-chip standalone
VendorViaSat, Inc. · website
Hardware versionsP/Ns 1010162 Version 1, 1010162 with ESEM Version 1, 1091549 Version 1, 1075559 Version 1, 1075559 with ESEM Version 1, 1091551 Version 1, 1010163 Version 1, 1010163 with ESEM Version 1, 1091550 Version 1, 1075560 Version 1, 1075560 with ESEM Version 1 and 1091552 Version 1
Firmware versions02.03.02

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) is a high-performance multi-input/multi-output SCPC satellite modulator/demodulator that converts multiple baseband digital input signals into multiple waveform intermediate frequencies (IF) and vice-versa.The EBEM provides extensive backwards compatibility with fielded modem and crypto technology, while adding high-order terminal modulation and Turbo coding to further enhance bandwidth efficiency.

Security level exceptions

  • Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
  • Design Assurance: Level 3

Approved algorithms (5)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AES1203, 1204, 2242
ECDSA351
HMAC1372
RNG1121
SHS1931, 1932

Other algorithms

EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 128 or 256 bits of encryption strength)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2013-05-30InitialUL Verification Services, 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: 2013-05-30

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