CN9000 Series Encryptors
CN9000 Series Encryptors, from Senetas Corporation Ltd, distributed by Gemalto NV (SafeNet), holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2892 at overall level 3. 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2892 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Senetas Corporation Ltd, distributed by Gemalto NV (SafeNet) · website |
| Hardware versions | Senetas Corp. Ltd. CN9000 Series: A9100B (AC); Senetas Corp. Ltd. & SafeNet Inc. CN9000 Series: A9100B (AC) |
| Firmware versions | 3.0.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The CN9000 Series Encryptors are high-speed hardware encryption platforms that secure data over optical Ethernet networks. The model included is the CN9100 100G Ethernet Encryptor, operating at a line rate of 100Gb/s. Data privacy is provided by FIPS approved AES CTR algorithms.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4113, 4122 |
| CVL | 928 |
| DRBG | 1242 |
| ECDSA | 937 |
| HMAC | 2693 |
| KAS | 94 |
| RSA | 2228 |
| SHS | 3391 |
| Triple-DES | 2252 |
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 150 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-26 | Initial | DXC Technology |
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: 2017-04-26