Qualcomm® Crypto Engine Core
Qualcomm® Crypto Engine Core, from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3759 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 operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3759 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single Chip |
| Vendor | Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 5.5.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Qualcomm® Crypto Engine Core is a general purpose cryptographic hardware engine capable of securely processing various confidentiality and integrity algorithms across multiple execution environments. Crypto Engine Core version 5.5.0 is supported by various Qualcomm platforms including Snapdragon® 865 Mobile Platform, QCM8250, and QCS8250.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (4)
Tested configurations
- Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-07 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
| 2024-10-16 | Update | atsec information security corporation |
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: 2020-12-07, 2024-10-16