Qualcomm® Crypto Engine Core
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4093 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single Chip |
| Vendor | Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 5.6.0 |
Module description
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 5.6.0 is supported by various Qualcomm platforms including Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform, Qualcomm QCM6490, Qualcomm QCS6490, Qualcomm QCM5430, and Qualcomm QCS5430.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Tested configurations
- Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform, Qualcomm QCM6490 and Qualcomm QCS6490
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-06 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
| 2023-08-23 | Update | atsec information security corporation |
| 2024-12-10 | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2021-12-06, 2023-08-23, 2024-12-10