DiamondPak/CP106
DiamondPak/CP106, from Cryptek, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #626 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: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 626 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cryptek, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns 5010D27630 Rev. C and 5010D27630 Rev. D |
| Firmware versions | 2.1.9 and 2.4.0.3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
DiamondPak is a rack-mounted network appliance designed for protecting multiple servers, each having DiamondTEK's self-protecting security computer with a single security profile. With DiamondPak's advanced access-control system for protecting critical backend systems, DiamondPak provides the same security protection that is used for our governement's most sensitive information.
Security level exceptions
- 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; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-27 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
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: 2006-01-27