Proteus MX Licensed Band Radio Cryptographic Module
Proteus MX Licensed Band Radio Cryptographic Module, from Microwave Networks Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2816 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 with the tamper evident seals installed as indicated in the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2816 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Microwave Networks Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns 8209361-10 Rev A03 [1], 8209361-12 Rev A03 [1], 8209361-14 Rev A03 [1], 8209363-10 Rev A03 [2], 8209363-12 Rev A03 [2] and 8209363-14 Rev A03 [2] |
| Firmware versions | 8746006-02 Rev A02 [1] or 8746007-02 Rev A02 [2] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The module is a cryptographic device enclosed in a plug-in chassis that provides mux/demux and mod/dmod functions along with optional payload encryption for a line of license band point-to-point radios.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
HMAC-SHA-1-96 (HMAC Cert. #2664); DES; Diffie-Hellman; HMAC (non-compliant); HMAC-MD5; MD5; PRNG; RC4; SHS (non-compliant); Triple-DES (non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-12 | 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: 2017-01-12