Gen 2 TRANSEC
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4431 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Comtech Satellite Network Technologies, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | PL-0023315, Rev A |
| Firmware versions | 1.1.1 |
Module description
The Comtech TRANSEC features an FPGA to perform bulk encryption/decryption for Ethernet data traffic via Comtech Satellite Modems, and firmware to provide the cryptographic functions needed to act as an endpoint for secure TLS- and SSH-based M&C traffic.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A2340, A2341 |
| CVL | A2340 |
| DRBG | A2340 |
| ECDSA | A2340 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | A2340 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A2340 |
| KBKDF | A2344 |
| KDA | A2344 |
| RSA | A2340 |
| SHS | A2340 |
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-02 | Initial | Acumen Security |
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: 2023-02-02