LYNKS Series II
LYNKS Series II, from SPYRUS, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #679 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 | 679 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | SPYRUS, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | Models PC500 P/N 906-160001-01, PC530 P/N 906-162001-01, PC530J P/N 906-162002-01, PC530S P/N 906-162004-01, PC600 P/N 906-160002-01, PC700 P/N 906-161001-01, PC730 P/N 906-162005-01, PC730J P/N 906-162006-01, PC730S P/N 906-162008-01, PC800 P/N 906-161002-01 |
| Firmware versions | 2.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The LYNKS Series II Hardware Security Module (HSM) supports the new "Suite B" algorithms, including elliptic curve cryptography with ECDSA signatures, AES, and the "SHA-2" algorithms. Available with either PCMCIA or USB interfaces.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Physical Security: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (8)
Other algorithms
MD5; DES; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); KEA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-19 | 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: 2006-06-19