Atalla Cryptographic Engine (ACE)
Atalla Cryptographic Engine (ACE), from Utimaco Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #296 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.
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Certificate
| Certificate number | 296 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Utimaco Inc. · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Atalla Cryptographic Engine (ACE) is a multichip module that provides state of the art, secure cryptographic processing. The ACE features secure key management and storage capabilities, and also provides high performance Triple DES processing and Public Key Infrastructure support required to support a broad range of payment and authentication applications. The ACE is used in the Atalla A10100, A9100, and A8100 Network Security Processors Series products.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3 +EFP
- Self Tests: Level 4
Approved algorithms (3)
Other algorithms
MD5; RIPEMD; RSA (PKCS#1 Version 2 for decryption)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-07 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2003-03-18 | Update | |
| 2011-09-19 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2016-01-25 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2017-12-21 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2018-12-04 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2003-03-07, 2003-03-18, 2011-09-19, 2016-01-25, 2017-12-21, 2018-12-04