Aegis Fortress L3 Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When configured as specified in Section 11.1 of the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3603 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Apricorn · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns AFL3-500, AFL3-1TB, AFL3-2TB, AFL3-3TB, AFL3-4TB, AFL3-5TB, AFL3-S500, AFL3-S1TB, AFL3-S2TB, AFL3-S4TB, AFL3-S8TB, and AFL3-S16TB; Hardware Version: Rev A |
| Firmware versions | 3.1 |
Module description
The Aegis Fortress L3 is a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated hardware encrypted USB 3.1 external storage drive. Its software free design allows interface to any host that supports USB and mass storage. Authentication is performed via the embedded keypad and all CSPs (PINs, encryption keys, etc) never leave the device boundary for improved security. The device supports 1 administrator and 1 user and offers a variety of features including forced enrollment, programmable brute force, recovery PINs, 7-16 digit PINs, auto lock, read only modes, and is compatible with Apricorn’s Aegis Configurator.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-17 | Initial | UL Verification Services, 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: 2020-01-17