Cryptek Common Security Module (CSM)
Cryptek Common Security Module (CSM), from Cryptek, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #523 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 | 523 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Cryptek, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 5110N0017-1, 5110N0017-2, 5110N0017-3, 5110N0017-4 |
| Firmware versions | 2.1.9 and 2.4.0.3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The CSM is a secure network product designed to enforce three distinct information flow policies: Mandatory Access Control (MAC), Discretionary access Control (DAC), and Packet filtering. The design can support multiple security domains on a single network infrastructure by combining cryptography and labeling technology. The Cryptek CSM hardware and firmware constitute the core technology used in the DiamondLink, DiamondVPN, DiamondPAK, DiamondSAT, DiamondUTC, CL100, CL150, CL100-F, CP102, CP104, CP106, CV100, CS101, CS102, and CT100.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #132); DES MAC (Cert. #132, vendor affirmed); MD5; HMAC-MD5, Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-27 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2005-06-29 | 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: 2005-04-27, 2005-06-29, 2005-10-13