Command Encryption Module
Command Encryption Module, from Mitsubishi Space Software Co., Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2838 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 installed, initialized and Windows Firewall Advanced Security Version 6.1 configured as specified in Section 11 of the Security Policy with tamper evident seals (part number: MSS-FIPS-16-500) installed as indicated in Section 5 of the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2838 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Mitsubishi Space Software Co., Ltd. · website |
| Firmware versions | 3.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Command Encryption Module is a firmware module designed to perform Triple DES CFB mode encryption functions.
Security level exceptions
- Operational Environment: N/A
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| Triple-DES | 2191 |
Tested configurations
- Windows 7 Professional SP1 running on a HP ProDesk 600 G2
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-13 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants 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: 2017-02-13