iStorage FIPS Module 140-2
iStorage FIPS Module 140-2, from iStorage Limited, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1970 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 | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | iStorage Limited · 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 iStorage 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.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (3)
Other algorithms
NDRNG
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-02 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2015-09-30 | Update | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2017-06-06 | 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: 2013-07-02, 2015-09-30, 2017-06-06