Atalla Cryptographic Subsystem (ACS)
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3059 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Utimaco Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | C9B60-2101A[1], C9B60-2101B[2], C9B60-2108A[3] or C9B60-2108B[4] |
| Firmware versions | Loader Versions 1.20[1], 1.21[1][2][3][4], 1.22[1][2][3][4] or 1.23[1][2][3][4], PSMCU Versions 0.95[1], 0.96[1], 0.97[2][3][4], 1.0[2][3][4], 1.0.1[2][3][4] or 1.0.2[2][3][4], CMS-OCT Version 0.95 or 1.0, CMS-NTX Versions 0.95[1][2], 0.96[2][3][4] or 1.0[2][3][4] |
Module description
The ACS is a multi-chip embedded cryptographic module. It consists of a secure hardware platform, a firmware secure loader, and three separate microcontrollers, collectively called the Physical Security Monitor Central Unit or PSMCU). The purpose of the cryptographic module is to load Approved (RSA and ECDSA signed) application programs, called "personalities," in a secure manner.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-09 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2018-12-11 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2019-10-22 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2019-12-18 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2022-04-08 | 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: 2017-11-09, 2018-12-11, 2019-10-22, 2019-12-18, 2022-04-08