Communications Module (CM)
Communications Module (CM), from L-3 Communications Government Services, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #473 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 | 473 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | L-3 Communications Government Services, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | Rev B, Part No: 1550 |
| Firmware versions | 5.7 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Communications Module (CM) device is a component of the Tactical Automated Security System (TASS). The Communications Module (CM) works in conjunction with the HHM to receive and forward intrusion alerts.
Approved algorithms (2)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| Triple-DES | 181 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-22 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 2004-10-22