ASTRO Subscriber Encryption Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode by selection of the DES algorithm Universal Crypto Module (UCM), (v3.44)
Certificate
| Certificate number | 82 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | revoked |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Motorola, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 3.40, 3.43, 3.44, 3.46, 3.47 and 3.53a |
Module description
Encryption modules used in Motorola Astro™ Saber, Astro™ Spectra, Astro™ Consolette, and XTS3000 radios. Provides secure voice and data capabilities as well as APCO Over-the-Air-Rekeying and advanced key management.
Security level exceptions
- Roles and Services: Level 2
- Software Security: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| Triple-DES | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
DES; DES-XL; DVP-XL; DVI-XL; DVI-SPFL
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-12-22 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2001-03-30 | Update | |
| 2001-08-17 | Update | |
| 2001-10-04 | Update | |
| 2002-05-15 | Update | |
| 2002-09-10 | 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 revoked
- Validation dates on record: 1999-12-22, 2001-03-30, 2001-08-17, 2001-10-04, 2002-05-15, 2002-09-10