Advanced Configurable Cryptographic Environment (ACCE) v3 HSM Crypto Module
Advanced Configurable Cryptographic Environment (ACCE) v3 HSM Crypto Module, from Ultra Electronics AEP, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2793 at overall level 4. 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 when installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Policy in Appendices A and C
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2793 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 4 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Ultra Electronics AEP · website |
| Hardware versions | 2870-G1, and 2870-G2 |
| Firmware versions | 2r3, 2r4, 3r2, 3r3, and 3r4 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Advanced Configurable Cryptographic Environment (ACCE) v3 crypto module offers the next-generation security platform for managing cryptographic keys and protecting sensitive applications. It is used in the Keyper Plus hardware security module (HSM), which is designed for mission-critical applications that demand maximum security. It is ideally suited for companies that need secure key management for PKI certification authorities, registration authorities, OCSP responders, smart card issuers, web servers, DNSSEC and other applications.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 2684 |
| DRBG | 434, 786, 1237, 1387, 1501 |
| DSA | 813 |
| ECDSA | 470 |
| HMAC | 1671, 2138, 2686, 2884, 3004 |
| RSA | 1384 |
| SHS | 2255, 2782, 3384, 3581, 3728 |
| Triple-DES | 1610 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-15 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2017-01-30 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2017-07-11 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2018-07-20 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2019-02-28 | Update | EWA - Canada |
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: 2016-11-15, 2017-01-30, 2017-07-11, 2018-07-20, 2019-02-28