CS Series Encryptors
CS Series Encryptors, from Senetas Corporation Ltd. and SafeNet Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2258 at overall level 3. 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 | 2258 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Senetas Corporation Ltd. and SafeNet Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | CS10 Ethernet Encryptor: A4201B [O] and A4201B [Y]; CS100 Ethernet Encryptor: A4203B [O] and A4203B [Y] |
| Firmware versions | 2.3.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The CS Series is a high performance encryption platform designed to secure data transmitted over 10 and 100Mbps Ethernet networks. The CS10 is a cost-effective, small form factor, encryptor for branch or remote office applications. The CS100 is a 19' rack mounted device suitable for point to point or multipoint connections and is ideally suited for central office operations. SafeNet, Inc. makes Senetas products available globally under a master distribution agreement and are co-branded as such.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
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 wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-23 | Initial | DXC Technology |
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: 2014-09-23