Advanced Configurable Crypto Environment (ACCE)
Advanced Configurable Crypto Environment (ACCE), from AEP Networks, holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #112 at overall level 4. 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 | 112 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 4 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | AEP Networks · website |
| Firmware versions | 1, Releases 3G1 and 3G2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The ACCE provides highly-secure cryptographic services and key storage. It is used in a range of AEP Networks and OEM products including the SureWare Keyper family. There are two versions available: Version 1.3G1 will power-down and zeroize the SMK if the module's temperature exceeds the specified operational temperature range. Version 1.3G2 will power-down and zeroize the SMK when the specified operational temperature is exceeded, and zeroize the IMK when the storage temperature is exceeded.
Approved algorithms (3)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #92); DES MAC; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-08 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2001-07-18 | Update | |
| 2002-07-22 | Update | |
| 2002-10-04 | Update | |
| 2005-04-21 | Update |
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: 2000-09-08, 2001-07-18, 2002-07-22, 2002-10-04, 2005-04-21