Apricorn FIPS Module 140-2
Apricorn FIPS Module 140-2, from Apricorn, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2835 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: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11.1 of the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2835 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Apricorn, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | REV. D with CAN 1A [A, B, C] |
| Firmware versions | 7.0 [A], 7.6 [B], 7.6.1 [C] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The FIPS 140-2 Module is a complete encryption system that provides USB 3.1 interface to any SATA media. The boundary includes all CSPs including seed generation, RNG, code storage & all encryption functions. No CSPs leave the boundary for improved security. Its software free design allows interface to any host that supports USB & mass storage. The module supports 1 Admin & 4 users, brute force, recovery PINs, 7-16 digit PINs, auto lock, read only, etc. & is compatible with Apricorn’s Aegis Configurator. The FIPS 140-2 Module is used in Aegis Fortress, Padlock DT FIPS & Padlock SSD.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-08 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2017-03-10 | Update | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2018-07-27 | 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: 2017-02-08, 2017-03-10, 2018-07-27