7705 SAR-OS SAR-A/M Cryptographic Module (SARCM)
7705 SAR-OS SAR-A/M Cryptographic Module (SARCM), from Nokia Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4231 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4231 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Nokia Corporation · website |
| Software versions | SAR-OS 20.4R3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The 7705 SAR-OS SAR-A/M Cryptographic Module (SARCM) provides the cryptographic algorithm functions needed to allow SAR-OS to implement cryptography for those services and protocols that require it.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | C2073 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | 2073 |
| DRBG | C2073 |
| DSA | C2073 |
| HMAC | C2073 |
| RSA | C2073 |
| SHS | C2073 |
| Triple-DES | C2073 |
Allowed algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C2073, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- SAR-OS 20.4 R3 running on a SAR-A with a Cavium Octeon Plus processor
- SAR-OS 20.4 R3 running on a SAR-M with a Cavium Octeon Plus processor
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-23 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
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: 2022-05-23