Thales Luna Backup Hardware Security Module
Thales Luna Backup Hardware Security Module, from Thales, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3209 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 | 3209 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Thales · website |
| Hardware versions | LTK-03, Version Code 0102 [1, 2] and LTK-03, Version Code 0103 [1, 2] |
| Firmware versions | 6.24.6 [1] and 6.24.7 [2] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Thales Luna Backup Hardware Security Module provides the same level of security as the SafeNet Network HSM and SafeNet PCI-E HSMs in a convenient, small, low-cost form factor. The Thales Luna Backup Hardware Security Module ensures that sensitive cryptographic material remains strongly protected in hardware even when not being used. One can easily back up and duplicate keys securely to the Thales Luna Backup HSM for safekeeping in case of emergency, failure or disaster.
Approved algorithms (14)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4849, 5012 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | 1562 |
| DRBG | 1704 |
| DSA | 1298, 1315 |
| ECDSA | 1242, 1278 |
| HMAC | 3306, 3330 |
| KAS | 154 |
| KBKDF | 164 |
| KTS | 5012 |
| RSA | 2691, 2704 |
| SHS | 3988, 4075 |
| Triple-DES | 2552, 2585 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Allowed algorithms
AES (Certs. #4849 and #5012, key unwrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 152 bits of encryption strength); Triple-DES (Certs. #2552 and #2585, key unwrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-27 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2021-08-31 | 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: 2018-06-27, 2021-08-31