Module Name
Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) Cryptographic Module
Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Caveat
The tamper evident seal installed as indicated in the Security Policy for the optional ESEM feature
Security Level Exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
The ViaSat Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM-500) series Satcom Modem provides the latest in efficient modulation and coding for point-to-point Satcom connections. The EBEM-500 series offers embedded encryption, integrating the security functions into the modem to provide an integrated secure Satcom modem product. The EBEM-500 series is backward compatible with a wide range of legacy Satcom modems currently in use and supports the new improved efficiency modulation and coding. The EBEM-500 series supports user base-band data rates from 64 kbps up to 155.52 Mbps.
Other Algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Hardware Versions
P/Ns 1010162 [1, 2, 3], 1010162 with ESEM [2, 3], 1075559 [1, 2 3], 1075559 with ESEM [2, 3], 1010163 [1, 2, 3], 1010163 with ESEM [2, 3], 1075560 [1, 2, 3] and 1075560 with ESEM [2, 3], Version 1
Firmware Versions
01.03.05 [1] and 02.01.04 [2], or 02.01.05 [3]
