LunaCA
Caveat: For services provided by the listed FIPS-Approved algorithms and using Triple DES
Certificate
| Certificate number | 57 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | SafeNet, Inc. · website |
| Firmware versions | 3.2 |
Module description
LunaCA is a hardware crypto engine for identification and authentication (I&A) and digital signing; supports encryption/decryption and random number generation. Its target is certification authority systems that require a secure key generation and signing capability. LunCA is a token based on the PCMCIA standard - now known as PC Card.
Security level exceptions
- Software Security: Level 3
- Self Tests: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 | |
| RSA | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #32); Triple-DES (allowed for US Government use); CAST; CAST3; CAST5; RC2; RC4; RC5; MD2; MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-05 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2004-10-18 | 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: 1999-08-05, 2004-10-18