Secure Cryptographic Module (SCM)
Secure Cryptographic Module (SCM), from JVCKENWOOD Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4219 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2026-09-21. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4219 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | JVCKENWOOD Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N KWD-AE30, Versions 2.0.0, 2.1.0 and 2.2.0 |
| Firmware versions | A3.0.1, A3.0.2, A3.0.3, A3.0.4 and A3.1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Secure Cryptographic Module (SCM) meets overall FIPS 140-2 Level 1 requirements providing KENWOOD radios secure and encrypted digital communication. The SCM supports 256 bit key AES encryption as well as DES encryption.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (2)
Allowed algorithms
AES MAC (AES Cert. #2696, vendor affirmed; P25 AES OTAR)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-09 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2024-07-29 | Update | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2022-05-09, 2024-07-29