Assembly Crypto Module (ACM) and Flight Crypto Module (FCM)
Assembly Crypto Module (ACM) and Flight Crypto Module (FCM), from General Dynamics Decision Systems, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #390 at overall level 2. 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 | 390 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | General Dynamics Decision Systems · website |
| Hardware versions | ACM: HW P/N 01- P35200T004 E001, FW Revisions C and D, FCM: HW P/N 01-P35390T003 001, FW Revisions C and D |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The ACM and FCM are multi-chip standalone cryptographic modules designed to meet the Level 2 security requirements as defined in FIPS PUB 140-2. ACM and FCM perform the Triple-DES algorithm.
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| Triple-DES | 184 |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-08 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2004-11-03 | 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: 2004-03-08, 2004-11-03