ASTRO Subscriber Universal Crypto Module
ASTRO Subscriber Universal Crypto Module, from Motorola, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #282 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 282 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Motorola, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns NTN9801B, NTN9738C, NNTN5032D, NNTN5032G, 0104020J49, 0104020J50, 0104020J51, 0104024J43, 0104024J44, 0104024J45, 0104025J11 and 0104025J12 |
| Firmware versions | R05.00.13, R05.02.00, R05.02.02, R05.03.00, R05.04.01 and R05.05.01 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Encryption modules used in Motorola ASTRO™ family of radios provides secure voice and data capabilities as well as APCO Over-the-Air-Rekeying (OTAR) and advanced key management.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
Approved algorithms (2)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #151); DES MAC; SHA-1; AES MAC (Cert #2, P25 AES OTAR, vendor affirmed)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-20 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2003-05-30 | Update | |
| 2003-06-11 | Update | |
| 2003-11-26 | Update | |
| 2003-12-24 | Update | |
| 2004-03-30 | Update | |
| 2004-07-27 | Update | |
| 2006-01-13 | Update | |
| 2006-12-19 | 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: 2002-12-20, 2003-05-30, 2003-06-11, 2003-11-26, 2003-12-24, 2004-03-30, 2004-07-27, 2006-01-13, 2006-12-19