Silicon Data Vault® (SDV®)
Silicon Data Vault® (SDV®), from Secure Systems Limited, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #477 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: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 477 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Secure Systems Limited · website |
| Hardware versions | SDV201B Rev B and SDV18A Rev A |
| Firmware versions | SDV2_Ver_1.3.4, Embedded_AA_1.07 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Silicon Data Vault® (SDV®) is a cryptographic hardware security device which asserts absolute control over the hard disk drive (HDD) at the earliest stage of boot up, ensuring the user is authenticated before any data can be accessed. The SDV® is operating system independent, works with any standard ATA HDD, and resides in the IDE channel, blocking and controlling all access to the HDD.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (2)
Other algorithms
CRC-32
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-04 | Initial | COACT INC CAFE LAB |
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: 2004-11-04