Datacryptor® SONET/SDH v1.00
Datacryptor® SONET/SDH v1.00, from Thales e-Security Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #735 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 735 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Thales e-Security Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1600X40 (Options 4 and 6) v1.00 |
| Firmware versions | v1.00 (Rev43) |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Datacryptor« SONET/SDH v1.00 is a multi-chip standalone cryptographic module. It secures communications using signed Diffie-Hellman key exchange and AES-256 encryption over SONET/SDH networks. It provides data encryption and OC-3, OC-12 and OC-48 data rates. The unit also provides integrated secure unit management capability employing the same techniques used for traffic encryption.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-06 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 2007-02-06