MPU5
MPU5, from Persistent Systems, LLC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3183 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: The tamper evident material installed as indicated in the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3183 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Persistent Systems, LLC · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N WR-5100, Versions: 4.0.B, 4.1.B, 4.2.B, 4.2.C, 4.3.B, 4.3.C, 4.3.D, 4.4.B, 4.4.C, 4.4.D, 4.5.C, 4.5.D, 4.6.D, 4.6.K, 4.6L and 4.6M; Tamper Evident Paint P/N PROD-007 |
| Firmware versions | 19.5.5 and 19.6.4 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The MPU5 and Wave Relay® MANET provide wireless network connectivity between highly mobile users in a true peer-to-peer topology without requiring additional infastructure. The MPU5 is designed to be carried by dismount users or mounted on towers, vehicles and aircraft.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Physical Security: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4455, 4456 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | 1161, 1162, 1163 |
| DRBG | 1443 |
| ECDSA | 1085 |
| HMAC | 2955, 2956, 2957 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 2433 |
| SHS | 3666, 3667, 3668 |
Allowed algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #1161, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 192 bits of encryption strength); MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-04 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2018-12-12 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2020-11-24 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2021-08-30 | 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: 2018-05-04, 2018-12-12, 2020-11-24, 2021-08-30