Atalla Cryptographic Subsystem (ACS)
Atalla Cryptographic Subsystem (ACS), from Utimaco Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1559 at overall level 3. 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1559 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Utimaco Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N 610113-002 Rev. C |
| Firmware versions | Loader Version 0.66, PSMCU Version 0.98 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Atalla Cryptographic Subsystem (ACS) is a multi-chip embedded cryptographic module that provides secure cryptographic processing. The ACS features secure key management and storage capabilities, and also provides high performance AES processing.
Approved algorithms (4)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-14 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2011-09-19 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2016-01-25 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2016-02-09 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2017-12-21 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2018-12-04 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2011-06-14, 2011-09-19, 2016-01-25, 2016-02-09, 2017-12-21, 2018-12-04