Subscriber Encryption Module (SEM)
Subscriber Encryption Module (SEM), from E.F. Johnson Co., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #499 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.
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Certificate
| Certificate number | 499 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | E.F. Johnson Co. · website |
| Hardware versions | 023-5000-980, 023-5000-982 |
| Firmware versions | 3.4 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The E.F. Johnson Subscriber Encryption Module (SEM) is a cryptographic module meeting FIPS 140-2, Level 1 requirements. The SEM provides Subscriber Equipment, such as the E.F. Johnson 5100 series radio with secure encrypted voice communication. The SEM supports AES OTAR, AES, DES, DSA, and SHA-1 FIPS Approved algorithms for voice communication and protection of its firmware. The SEM can be implemented into any Subscriber Equipment requiring FIPS 140-2, Level 1 security.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #253); SecureNet DES 1 bit CFB with differential encoding and decoding
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-18 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2005-05-05 | 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: 2005-01-18, 2005-05-05