Astro Subscriber Motorola Advanced Crypto Engine (MACE) - Security Level 3
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode and configured to Overall Level 3 per Section 2 of the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3948 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single Chip |
| Vendor | Motorola Solutions, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns 5185912Y03, 5185912Y05 and 5185912T05 |
| Firmware versions | R01.11.00 with [AES256 R01.00.00 and AES256 R02.00.00] and [ADP, DES-XL, DES, DVI-XL and/or DVP-XL R01.00.00] |
Module description
The MACE cryptographic processor is used in security modules embedded in Motorola's Astro family of radio systems products. It provides secure voice and data capabilities as well as APCO Over-The-Air-Rekeying and advanced key management.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 819, 1295, A654, C1444 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A656 |
| DRBG | 505 |
| ECDSA | A655 |
| HMAC | 1796 |
| KAS-SSC | vendor affirmed |
| KDA | vendor affirmed |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 396 |
| SHS | 817, 2399 |
Allowed algorithms
AES (Cert. #819, key unwrapping); AES MAC (AES Cert. #819, vendor affirmed; P25 AES OTAR); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-07 | 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: 2021-06-07