FlagStone Core
FlagStone Core, from ViaSat UK Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #779 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 | 779 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | ViaSat UK Ltd. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.0.1.1a, 1.0.1.2a, 1.0.1.3, 1.0.2.1a, 1.0.2.2a and 1.0.2.3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The FlagStone Core is a multi-chip embedded cryptographic module used within the FlagStone Corporate and the FlagStone Freedom Drives. The FlagStone Core and subsequently the FlagStone Drives utilising the FlagStone Core provide access control and data encryption services to protect access to data stored on a HDD (Hard Disk Drive). All accessible sectors on a HDD connected to a FlagStone Core are encrypted.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (2)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-18 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2007-09-12 | Update | |
| 2011-07-27 | Update | EWA - Canada |
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: 2007-05-18, 2007-09-12, 2011-07-27