Astro Subscriber Encryption Module
Astro Subscriber Encryption Module, from Motorola Solutions, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #317 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 | 317 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Motorola Solutions, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | PNs Astro Saber, Astro Spectra, Astro Consolette-NTN8967C, Astro XTS3000-0105956v67 |
| Firmware versions | v03.55 and v03.56 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Encryption modules used in Motorola Astro family of radios provide 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 (Cert. #151, vendor affirmed); DES-XL; DVI-XL; DVI-SPFL; DVP-XL; SHA-1 (non-compliant); AES MAC (Cert #2, P25 AES OTAR, vendor affirmed)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-29 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2003-06-11 | Update | |
| 2004-03-30 | Update | |
| 2017-01-30 | Update | 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: 2003-05-29, 2003-06-11, 2004-03-30, 2017-01-30