Harris AES Software Load Module
Harris AES Software Load Module, from Harris Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1572 at overall level 1. 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 | 1572 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Harris Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Harris AES Software Load Module is a single software component which provides cryptographic services directly to a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) application on Harris terminals.
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 1482 |
Tested configurations
- Texas Instruments DSP/BIOS Software Kernel Version 5.33.03 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-13 | Initial | DXC Technology |
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: 2011-07-13