Radio Network Controller Encryption Module Controller (RNC EMC)
Radio Network Controller Encryption Module Controller (RNC EMC), from Motorola, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #858 at overall level 1. 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 | 858 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Motorola, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | T7289A |
| Firmware versions | R03.04.00 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The RNC 3000 provides data communications between mobile data and host applications in an ASTRO integrated voice and data system. The RNC Encryption Module Controller provides data encryption services for the RNC 3000.
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 530 |
Other algorithms
AES MAC (AES Cert. #530; vendor affirmed; P25 AES OTAR); DES; DES-XL; DVI-XL; DVI-SPFL; DVP-XL; ANSI X9.17 DRNG; 64 bit LFSR
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-06 | Initial | UL Verification Services, 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 historical
- Validation dates on record: 2007-11-06