Thales Luna K7 Cryptographic Module
Thales Luna K7 Cryptographic Module, from Thales, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3205 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 | 3205 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Thales · website |
| Hardware versions | 808-000048-002, 808-000048-003, 808-000066-001, 808-000073-001, 808-000073-002 |
| Firmware versions | 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, or 7.3.3 with Boot Loader versions 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.4 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Thales Luna K7 Cryptographic Module is a high-assurance, tamper-resistant Hardware Security Module which secures sensitive data and critical applications by storing, protecting and managing cryptographic keys. It provides end users with industry-leading security and performance, and can quickly be embedded directly into servers and security appliances for FIPS 140-2 validated key security. The module meets compliance and audit needs for FIPS 140, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, eIDAS, GDPR.
Approved algorithms (13)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4753, 4754 |
| CVL | 1392, 1431 |
| DRBG | 1634 |
| DSA | 1274, 1275 |
| ECDSA | 1188, 1189 |
| HMAC | 3166 |
| KAS | 133, 134 |
| KBKDF | 152 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 2597, 2598, 2631, 2632 |
| SHS | 3896, 3897, 3951, 3952 |
| Triple-DES | 2525 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Allowed algorithms
AES (Cert. #4753, key unwrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 152 bits of encryption strength); Triple-DES (Cert. #2525, key unwrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-25 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2018-11-20 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2019-06-13 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2020-07-30 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2020-09-04 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2022-04-29 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2018-06-25, 2018-11-20, 2019-06-13, 2020-07-30, 2020-09-04, 2022-04-29