Subscriber Encryption Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2245 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | EF Johnson Technologies · website |
| Hardware versions | R023-5000-980 |
| Firmware versions | 5.28 |
Module description
The EFJohnson Subscriber Encryption Module (SEM) is a cryptographic module meeting FIPS 140-2, Level 1 requirements. The SEM provides Subscriber Equipment, such as the EFJohnson Technology VP600 series radio with secure encrypted voice communication. The SEM supports AES, RSA, HMAC, DRBG and SHA-256 FIPS Approved algorithms for voice communication and protection of its firmware. The SEM can be implemented into any Subscriber Equipment requiring FIPS 140-2, Level 1 security.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
AES MAC (AES Cert. #2640, vendor affirmed; P25 AES OTAR); NDRNG
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-10 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2018-04-24 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2019-04-30 | Update | UL 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: 2014-09-10, 2018-04-24, 2019-04-30