Outbacker MXP
Outbacker MXP, from Imation Corp., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1022 at overall level 2. 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 | 1022 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Imation Corp. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.0 Outbacker MXP 80 GB, 1.0 Outbacker MXP 120 GB, 1.0 Outbacker MXP 160 GB, 1.0 Outbacker MXP 250 GB, 1.0 Outbacker MXP 320 GB and 1.0 Outbacker MXP 500 GB with MXI AES: Part # 933000334R Version 1.0 |
| Firmware versions | 4.23 with Version 2.1 of Boot loader |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Outbacker MXP is a USB Portable Security Device with authentication and cryptographic services. It provides up to 320 gigabytes of encrypted portable storage and digital identity operations for enterprise security and user authentication via biometric and password.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-10 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2009-02-24 | Update | |
| 2011-05-31 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2012-04-24 | Update | 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: 2008-09-10, 2009-02-24, 2011-05-31, 2012-04-24