SureWave Mobile Defense Security Kernel
SureWave Mobile Defense Security Kernel, from JP Mobile, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #556 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 556 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | JP Mobile, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 5.0.050107 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The SureWave Mobile Defense Security Kernel controls the cryptographic functions of various versions of the SureWave Mobile Defense 4.0 software for Palm, Pocket PC, and Symbian OS enabled devices. Although the same kernel is used in all versions of PDA Defense 4.0, it has only been tested and validated for use on the Pocket PC 2003 Premium.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #294); Blowfish; MD5
Tested configurations
- Microsoft PocketPC 2003 Premium
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-07 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
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: 2005-07-07