DCAP Security Module
DCAP Security Module, from Thales e-Security Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #503 at overall level 3. 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 | 503 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Thales e-Security Inc. · website |
| Software versions | v3.511, Magazines: Triple-DES magazine version DHDES3_V1_95, AES magazine versions DHAES128_V1_31, DHAES192_V1_22 and DHAES256_V1_21 |
| Hardware versions | v3.511 (build 1213E130_PL_Iss003) |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The DCAP Security Module is a multiple-chip embedded cryptographic module installed in the Datacryptor® Advanced Performance Cryptographic Module (known as the Datacryptor® AP). It secures communications using signed Diffie-Hellman key exchange and Triple- DES or AES encryption over IP networks. It provides data encryption rates of up to 100 Megabits per second (Mbps). The unit also provides integrated secure unit management capability employing the same techniques used for traffic encryption.
Approved algorithms (5)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-24 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2005-03-14 | Update | |
| 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: 2005-01-24, 2005-03-14, 2005-10-13