SideChannel Polymorphic Encryption Module - Mobile
SideChannel Polymorphic Encryption Module - Mobile, from SideChannel Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3645 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. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys. This validation entry is a non-security relevant modification to Cert. #1938
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3645 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | SideChannel Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The SideChannel Polymorphic Encryption Module - Mobile (PEM-M) provides FIPS 140-2 validated encryption for mobile devices and is deployed with SideChannel’s next-gen Polymorphic Key Progression Algorithm (PKPA) solution to enhance standard encryption through the process of polymorphism. The PEM-M features robust algorithm support, suitable for the latest cryptography suites (Suite B, CNSA and beyond).
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 2125, 2126 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | 233, 234 |
| DSA | 666, 667 |
| ECDSA | 319, 320 |
| HMAC | 1296, 1297 |
| RSA | 1094, 1095 |
| SHS | 1849, 1850 |
| Triple-DES | 1351, 1352 |
Tested configurations
- Android 4.0 running on a Galaxy Nexus with an ARM Cortex-A9
- iOS 5.1 running on an iPad 3 with an ARM A5X
- iOS 6 running on an iPad 3 with an ARM A5X
- iOS 7 running on an iPad 3 with an ARM A5X (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-20 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2022-03-09 | Update | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2023-05-15 | 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: 2020-04-20, 2022-03-09, 2023-05-15