Key Variable Loader (KVL) 4000 PIKE2
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3805 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single Chip |
| Vendor | Motorola Solutions, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N 51009397004 |
| Firmware versions | R02.07.30 with or without AES128 R01.01.00, AES256 R01.01.00, and/or ADP/CFX-256/DES-XL/DES/DVI-XL/DVP-XL/Localized Capable R01.00.00 |
Module description
The Key Variable Loader (KVL) 4000 PIKE2 provides security services for the KVL 4000. The KVL 4000 is a portable key distribution device that consists of a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and Security Adapter that connects to the PDA. The KVL 4000 allows programmers to generate, transport, and load encryption keys, securely and efficiently into secure communication products thereby enabling secure encrypted communications.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Physical Security: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Allowed algorithms
AES (Cert. #1491, key unwrapping; key establishment methodology provides 128 bits of encryption strength); AES (Cert. #1492, key unwrapping; key establishment methodology provides 256 bits of encryption strength); AES MAC (AES Cert. #1492, vendor affirmed; P25 AES OTAR); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-01 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
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: 2021-02-01