Encryption Services Module
Encryption Services Module, from Motorola, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #260 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.
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Certificate
| Certificate number | 260 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Motorola, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 5.3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Encryption Services Module is incorporated into the operating platform software of the Accompli 009 -- the first wireless communications device to incorporate tri-band GSM and GPRS protocols, telephone functionality, Internet access, e- mail, Triple-DES encryption, WAP browser and short message service (SMS) with a full QWERTY keyboard and 256-color screen.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Key Mangement: Level 3
- Software Security: Level 3
- Operating System Security: Tested as meeting Level 1 with Microware OS-9, Version 2.2 (single user mode)
Approved algorithms (2)
Other algorithms
DES ECB (Cert. #163); DES MAC (DES CBC Cert. #188); RC4
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-08 | Initial | 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: 2002-10-08