KVL 3000
KVL 3000, from Motorola, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #79 at overall level 1. The validation was revoked. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode by selection of the DES algorithm
Certificate
| Certificate number | 79 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | revoked |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Motorola, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | CLN6738B |
| Firmware versions | R02.50.00 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The KVL3000 Key Variable Loader is a battery-powered portable unit used to create, store, and transfer encryption keys used by Motorola's secure communications products. The KVL3000 supports the following Motorola encryption protocols: SECURENET™, Advanced SECURENET™, ASTRO™, and ASTRO™25 systems.
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #5); DES-XL; DVP-XL; DVI-XL; DVI-SPEL
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-11-29 | 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 revoked
- Validation dates on record: 1999-11-29