Atalla Cryptographic Engine (ACE)
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
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
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
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