Thales Datacryptor Gigabit
Thales Datacryptor Gigabit, from Thales e-Security Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #495 at overall level 2. 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 | 495 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Thales e-Security Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | C |
| Firmware versions | 2.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Datacryptor Gigabit is a high performance, integrated security appliance that offers Gigabit Ethernet IPSec encryption. Housed in a tamper evident chassis, the Datacryptor Gigabit has two Gigabit Ethernet ports. Traffic on the local port is received in the clear, while traffic on the remote port has security processing applied to it. Fully compatible with existing IP networks, the Datacryptor Gigabit can be seamlessly deployed into Gigabit Ethernet environments, including IP siteto-site VPNs and storage over IP networks. Its high-speed AES and 3DES IPSec processing eliminates bottlenecks while providing data authentication, confidentiality, and integrity.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #260); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); MD5; HMAC-MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-07 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2005-10-13 | Update |
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: 2005-01-07, 2005-10-13