Cobham AES Cryptographic Firmware-Hybrid Module
Cobham AES Cryptographic Firmware-Hybrid Module, from Cobham TCS Limited, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2449 at overall level 1. 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: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2449 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware-Hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cobham TCS Limited · website |
| Hardware versions | Freescale ColdFire MCF54453 |
| Firmware versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cobham AES Cryptographic Firmware-Hybrid Module is used in Cobham’s products to provide secure AES Encryption such as in the NETNode IP Mesh radio to protect data transmitted over the NETNode high capacity ad-hoc multi-radio mesh network.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
- Tested: Cobham D1705D TX with FreeRTOS Operating System version 6.0.5
Approved algorithms (3)
Other algorithms
DES; CRC32
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-23 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants 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: 2015-09-23