TRANSEC Module
TRANSEC Module, from VT iDirect, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3056 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.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3056 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | VT iDirect, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | E0002268 |
| Firmware versions | Cloak 1.0.2.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
VT iDirect, Inc.’s satellite-based IP communications technology enables constant connectivity for voice, video, and data applications in any environment. iDirect provides the leading TRANSEC-compliant, bandwidth-efficient satellite platforms for government and military communications. The Secure Satellite Broadband Solutions have uses across a wide range of applications, including maritime connectivity, aeronautical connectivity, military defense, and emergency relief.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (6)
Allowed algorithms
AES (Cert. #4509, key unwrapping); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 128 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-02 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2018-03-09 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2018-08-31 | Update | EWA - Canada |
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: 2017-11-02, 2018-03-09, 2018-08-31