Christie IMB-S2 4K Integrated Media Block (IMB)
Christie IMB-S2 4K Integrated Media Block (IMB), from Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2754 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. The protocol TLS KDF shall not be used when operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2754 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 000-102675-03 |
| Firmware versions | 1.7.0-4209 and 2.0.0-4398 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Christie IMB-S2 is a DCI-compliant solution to enable the playback of the video, audio and timed text essence on a 2K or 4K DLP Series-II digital cinema projector. The IMB-S2 utilizes an integrated SMS and permits the playback of alternative content and High Frame Rate (HFR) material.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Physical Security: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (2)
Other algorithms
AES (non-compliant); HMAC (non-compliant); MD5; NDRNG; PRNG; TI ECDH; TLS KDF (non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-22 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2020-11-30 | Update | AEGISOLVE, 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: 2016-09-22, 2020-11-30