Argus/300 Security Adapter
Argus/300 Security Adapter, from Litronic, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #36 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Litronic, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | PN's 050-1038 and 024-0300 rev. B |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Cryptographic Module and Smart Card Reader.
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| SHA-1 | 41 |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #254)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-25 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2004-05-14 | Update |
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: 1998-11-25, 2004-05-14