Motorola Solutions Astro Subscriber uMACE - Level 3
Motorola Solutions Astro Subscriber uMACE - Level 3, from Motorola Solutions, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2552 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: When operated in FIPS mode and configured to Overall Level 3 per Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2552 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single Chip |
| Vendor | Motorola Solutions, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | AT8358Z04 |
| Firmware versions | R01.06.57 and [R01.00.02 or (R01.00.02 and R01.00.03)] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The uMACE cryptographic processor is used in security modules embedded in Motorola's Astro family of radio systems products. It provides secure voice and data capabilities as well as APCO Over-The-Air-Rekeying and advanced key management.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
AES MAC (AES Cert. #3415, vendor affirmed; P25 AES OTAR); LFSR; NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-02 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2017-01-30 | Update | UL Verification Services, 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: 2016-02-02, 2017-01-30