– Silvus Technologies, a global supplier of advanced wireless networking solutions, has announced that its StreamCaster MANET radios are the first and only tactical radios with cryptographic modules to receive FIPS 140-3 Level 2 validation.
By achieving FIPS 140-3 Level 2 validation, Silvus reinforces its position as a trusted provider of secure, resilient communication solutions that defense, law enforcement agencies, and critical infrastructure operators rely on for mission-critical communications in any operational environment.
StreamCaster MANET radios provide high-fidelity video, voice, and IP data communications – delivering actionable intelligence at the speed of relevance. At the heart of every StreamCaster MANET radio is Silvus’ battle-proven MN-MIMO waveform, capable of linking hundreds of nodes with unmatched range, data throughput, EW resiliency, and scalability. Applicable radio models now available with FIPS 140-3 Level 2 encryption include SC4200, SC4400, SL4200, and SM4200.
“We are proud to achieve FIPS 140-3 Level 2 validation, a milestone that highlights our dedication to providing the most advanced tactical communication solutions,” said Weijun Zhu, Vice President of Engineering at Silvus Technologies. “Certification of StreamCaster MANET radios ensures that our customers can operate with confidence, knowing their sensitive communications are safeguarded from compromise in even the most contested environments.”
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-3 Level 2 validation, established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ensures that StreamCaster MANET radios meet the U.S. Government’s highest security requirements for cryptographic modules to protect sensitive data.
This standard provides operators with the confidence that their communications remain secure in high-risk, mission-critical operations. Silvus’ achievement of FIPS 140-3 Level 2 validation brings significant advancements over the previous FIPS 140-2 standard, including:
- Alignment with ISO/IEC 19790:2012 for global interoperability and consistency with global cryptographic security
- Enhanced Level 2 Security provides additional protection including physical tamper evidence and role-based authentication, where access to the cryptographic module is controlled by user roles allowing different levels of permission
- Lifecycle security evaluations from design to deployment
- Mandate for more advanced cryptographic algorithms, including SHA-3 as the primary hashing algorithm and AES as the only approved symmetric encryption algorithm.
Governments worldwide are transitioning to FIPS 140-3 to bolster cybersecurity. In the United States, federal agencies are required to use FIPS 140-3 validated modules, with September 2026 set as the sunset date for FIPS 140-2 certificates. Through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), Canada’s Communications Security Establishment (CSE) jointly validates FIPS 140 modules with NIST, ensuring compliance across North America.
Additionally, FIPS-validated modules are widely adopted by governments and organizations in countries like the UK, Australia, and Japan to ensure robust cryptographic protections for their national security and critical infrastructure.
Current Silvus customers are now able to access FIPS 140-3 Level 2 encryption and capability enhancements through a software update in the StreamScape 5 network management software.
Source: Silvus Technologies