DiamondLink™
DiamondLink™, from Cryptek, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #267 at overall level 2. 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 | 267 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cryptek, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.1.4A, 2.1.6 and 2.1.6.1 |
| Hardware versions | 2000 and 2010 (fiber), P/Ns DL 100-F and DL 100F-F |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
DiamondLink™ is an external, drop- in network appliance for individual users that features a built- in security computer and authentication card reader in a single device. With its plug-and-play flexibility, DiamondLink™ can be easily extended to other network devices such as printers, fax machines, and networked manufacturing devices.
Approved algorithms (2)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #132); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-18 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2003-02-25 | Update | |
| 2003-10-02 | Update | |
| 2005-04-08 | Update |
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: 2002-10-18, 2003-02-25, 2003-10-02, 2005-04-08