Corsec would like to congratulate our partner, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., on completing the Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 140-3 (FIPS 140-3) validation process on their Harris AES Load Module (HALM). Completion of the FIPS 140-3 validation process provides reassurance and confirmation to users of the protection of sensitive information within their environment.
To achieve this benchmark, L3Harris partnered with Corsec, completing the validation at a Level 1 as seen in certificate #5536. For more information on the validation and to find additional details on the module’s security policy, visit NIST’s validated modules site.
To learn more about engineering your product to meet Federal and regulated industry security requirements, schedule time to speak to a Corsec engineer.
About FIPS 140
FIPS 140-2 / FIPS 140-3 are a joint effort by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), under the Canadian government. The Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), headed by NIST, provides module and algorithm testing for FIPS 140, which applies to Federal agencies using validated cryptographic modules to protect sensitive government data in computer and telecommunication systems. FIPS 140 provides stringent third-party assurance of security claims on any product containing cryptography that may be purchased by a government agency.
FIPS 140 is mandated by law in the U.S. and very strictly enforced in Canada. FIPS 140 has gained worldwide recognition as an important benchmark for third party validations of encryption products of all kinds. A FIPS 140 validation of a product provides end users with a high degree of product security, assurance, and dependability.
About L3Harris and their HALM
L3Harris Technologies is a leading supplier of systems and equipment for public safety, federal, utility, commercial, and transportation markets. Their products range from the most advanced IP voice and data networks, to industry-leading multiband/multimode radios, and even public safety-grade broadband video and data solutions. Their comprehensive line of software-defined radio products and systems support the critical missions of countless public and private agencies, federal and state agencies, and government, defense, and peacekeeping organizations throughout the world.
The Harris AES Load Module supports secure voice and data communications by providing AES encryption/decryption as specified in FIPS PUB 197. The module ensures data integrity using a Cipher-based Message Authentication Code (CMAC) algorithm as specified in NIST SP 800-38B. The module interacts with a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) application executing on the L3Harris XL family of radios and other terminal products in order to provide its services to those terminals. The Module Software Interface (MSI) is the mechanism by which the DSP can (a) request the HALM to perform specific processing, (b) provide the HALM with specific parameter values, or (c) request a particular status response from the HALM.
Read more about L3Harris here.
About Corsec Security, Inc.
For over 28 years, Corsec has assisted companies through the IT security certification process for FIPS 140-2 / FIPS 140-3, Common Criteria (CC), CSfC, and DoD STIG / DoDIN APL. We are a privately owned company focused on partnering with organizations worldwide to assist with the process of security certifications and validations. Our certification methodology helps open doors to new markets and increase revenue for clients with products ranging from mobile phones to satellites. Our broad knowledge safeguards against common pitfalls and thwarts delays, translating to a swift and seamless path to certification. Corsec has created the benchmark for providing business leaders with fast, flexible access to industry knowledge on security certifications and validations.
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