Elliptic Curve Security Module (CLv)
Elliptic Curve Security Module (CLv), from Admiral Secure Products, Ltd., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #55 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 55 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Admiral Secure Products, Ltd. · website |
| Hardware versions | R4 |
| Firmware versions | R1.4.1 |
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #51); Triple-DES (allowed for US Government use); EC-DH
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-21 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2002-10-24 | 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: 1999-06-21, 2002-10-24