LYNKS Series II
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
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
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