Subscriber Encryption Module (SEM)
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 374 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | E.F. Johnson Co. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N-Versions 023-5000-980 and 023-5000-982 |
| Firmware versions | 2.0 |
Module description
The E.F. Johnson Co. Subscriber Encryption Module (SEM) is a cryptographic module meeting FIPS 140-2, Level 1 requirement. The SEM provides Subscriber Equipment, such as the E.F. Johnson Co. 5100 series radio with secure and encrypted voice communication. The SEM supports AES, DES, DSA, and SHA-1 FIPS Approved algorithms for voice communication and protection of its firmware. The SEM can be implemented into any Subscriber Equipment requiring FIPS 140-2, Level 1 security.
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #221); SecureNet DES 1 bit with differential encoding and decoding
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-23 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2005-05-05 | 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: 2004-01-23, 2005-05-05