FSM-2 Flash Storage Cryptographic Module
FSM-2 Flash Storage Cryptographic Module, from Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3910 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. When installed with the tamper evident seals, initialized and configured as specified in Section 3 of the Security Policy.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3910 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions · website |
| Hardware versions | A8 |
| Firmware versions | 4.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Flash Storage Module (FSM) AES cryptographic engine uses 256-bit encryption keys and performs real-time encryption of all data written to or read from solid state drives. The FSM cryptographic engines provides maximum data-at-rest security in commercial and military applications.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 250, 5767 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | 2362 |
| HMAC | 3815 |
| KTS | |
| PBKDF | vendor affirmed |
| SHS | 4590 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-27 | Initial | Gossamer Security Solutions |
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: 2021-04-27