3e-520 Secure Access Point Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Policy Section 3.1
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | 3e Technologies International, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.0 |
| Firmware versions | 5.0 |
Module description
The 3e-520 Secure Access Point acts as an access point for the universal wireless family of devices from 3eTI. The 520 board is installed inside the wireless devices and provides the cryptographic functionality for the device. The access point allows for wireless clients or wireless bridges to securely connect wirelessly with the module and send encrypted data.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 2060, 2078, 2105 |
| CVL | 22 |
| DRBG | 822 |
| ECDSA | 303 |
| HMAC | 1253, 1259 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 1072 |
| SHS | 1801, 1807 |
Other algorithms
MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping, key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-03 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2016-02-26 | Update | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2018-03-16 | Update | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 2013-07-03, 2016-02-26, 2018-03-16