FIPSCOM Cryptographic Module
FIPSCOM Cryptographic Module, from RELM Wireless Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #715 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 | 715 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | RELM Wireless Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N 7011-30967-000 Versions 050306, 030207 and 051208 |
| Firmware versions | 0722-05072-000, 0722-05073-000 and 0722-05073-001 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The FIPSCOM is an embedded cryptographic module that provides encryption functions for secure digital communications products. The FIPSCOM can be incorporated into any BK Radio brand subscriber equipment requiring FIPS 140-2, Level 1 security.
Approved algorithms (3)
Other algorithms
DES; NDRNG
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-06 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2007-04-26 | Update | |
| 2007-12-18 | Update | |
| 2008-06-23 | 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: 2006-11-06, 2007-04-26, 2007-12-18, 2008-06-23