Advanced Configurable Cryptographic Environment (ACCE) v3 HSM Crypto Module
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
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
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| 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