Cylink Link Encryptor NRZ E1-75ohms and Link Encryptor RS-232
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 83 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | SafeNet, Inc. · website |
| Firmware versions | 1.25 and 1.26 |
Module description
Cylink Link Encryptors secure sensitive data transmitted over high-speed, point-to-point communication links. The system supports synchronous, full-duplex data rates up to 2 Mbps over public and private data networks.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3
- Software Security: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 | |
| Triple-DES | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
DES (Certs. #11 and #26); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-12-22 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2003-12-04 | Update | |
| 2004-10-18 | 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 historical
- Validation dates on record: 1999-12-22, 2003-12-04, 2004-10-18