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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #563

Details

Module Name
SNAPcell
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Overall Level
2
Caveat
None
Security Level Exceptions
  • Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
  • EMI/EMC: Level 3
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
SNAPcell is a plug-in cellular accessory for Sony Ericsson handsets which enable secure end-to-end GSM communications. SNAPcell draws a new key for each session. SNAPcell requires minimum user intervention with seamless operation and due to the efficient implementation of the encryption algorithms it has minimum impact on the handset battery life. SNAPcell can be used across all four GSM frequency bands and the handset or the subscriber cannot be identifiable within the network. SNAPcell can be easily transferred from one device to another."

"Snapcell is a high assurance, lightweight, micro-adapter that secures cellular communications, end-to-end on any GSM frequency (850/900/1800/1900). Snapcell is compatible with standard Sony-Ericsson (GSM) mobile phones. Snapcell is approved for exporting outside the USA. Snapcell is also available with an optional centralized enterprise manager gateway (CEMG) that provides a secure single-point of administration for networking up to several thousands of users over public and private networks. Snapcell is currently deployed by the U.S. Special Forces, U.S. Navy, Coalition partners and financial institutions in over 30 countries.

Approved Algorithms
AES Cert. #212
RNG Cert. #53
SHS Cert. #289
Other Algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)

Vendor

Snapshield, Ltd.
1 Research Court
Suite 450
Rockville, MD 20850
USA

Uri Naor
uri.naor@snapshield.com
Phone: 301-216-3805
Fax: 301-519-8001
 Rolando Rosas - Snap Defense Systems, LLC
rolando@snapdefense.com
Phone: 703-766-6540
Fax: 703-766-6501

Related Files

Security Policy
Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
8/19/2005 Initial UL VERIFICATION SERVICES INC
12/2/2005 Update
12/22/2005 Update
1/13/2006 Update