Apricorn FIPS Module 140-2
Apricorn FIPS Module 140-2, from Apricorn, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1965 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Apricorn, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | REV. A [A,B] or REV. A with CAN 1A [A,B] |
| Firmware versions | 4.0 [A] or 4.1 [B] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Apricorn FIPS 140-2 Module is a flexible FIPS module with the ability to interface to multiple types of authentication or hardware. Completely contained within a small footprint/boundary, the module is designed to allow simple integration into various secure storage systems requiring a FIPS validated encryption boundary and does not require software. The Apricorn FIPS 140-2 Module is used in the Aegis Fortress, Padlock DT FIPS, and the Padlock SSD families.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (3)
Other algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-14 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2014-04-16 | Update | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2014-06-27 | Update | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2015-10-20 | Update | AEGISOLVE, 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: 2013-06-14, 2014-04-16, 2014-06-27, 2015-10-20