FlagStone Core
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
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
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