DiamondPak™ and DiamondVPN-6™
DiamondPak™ and DiamondVPN-6™, from Cryptek, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #268 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.
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Certificate
| Certificate number | 268 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2020, P/Ns DP600-F and DV600-F |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
DiamondPak" is a rack- mounted network appliance for protecting multiple servers with each server protected by a dedicated self-protecting DiamondTEK" security computer enforcing a single security profile. DiamondPak"'s advanced access-control system for protecting critical backend systems is available in configurations to protect 2, 4, or 6 systems. DiamondVPN-6 is a network security appliance for protecting a group of servers or users within an organization with each group protected by a dedicated self-protecting DiamondTEK security computer enforcing a single security profile. DiamondVPN s advanced access control system for protecting critical backend groups is available in a configuration to protect 6 individual groups.
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 | |
| 2003-07-31 | 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, 2003-07-31, 2003-10-02, 2005-04-08