Advanced Configurable Cryptographic Environment (ACCE) 2
Advanced Configurable Cryptographic Environment (ACCE) 2, from AEP Networks, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1340 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 | 1340 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 4 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | AEP Networks · website |
| Hardware versions | 2730-G2 |
| Firmware versions | V2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Advanced Configurable Cryptographic Environment (ACCE) 2 crypto module offers the next generation security platform for managing cryptographic keys and protecting sensitive applications. The (ACCE) 2 crypto module is a hardware security module (HSM) designed for managing mission critical applications that demand maximum security. It is ideally suited for companies that need secure key management for certification authorities, registration authorities, OCSP responders, smart card issuers, web servers and other applications.
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 96, 1257 |
| DSA | 411 |
| RNG | 699 |
| RSA | 603 |
| SHS | 1152 |
| Triple-DES | 210, 896 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
MD5; DES; Diffie-Hellman (non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-09 | Initial | DOMUS |
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: 2010-06-09