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Aegis Secure Key 3Z and Aegis Secure Key 3NX Cryptographic Module

FIPS 140-2 certificate #4420 · Apricorn · data as of 2026-10-09

Aegis Secure Key 3Z and Aegis Secure Key 3NX Cryptographic Module, from Apricorn, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4420 at overall level 3. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its algorithm certificates, its validation history, and the list moves this tracker has observed, which NIST does not date.

Historical. Moved to historical list due to sunsetting. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement. Observed moving to historical on 2026-09-22. It was one of the last FIPS 140-2 certificates, all moved at the 140-2 sunset on 2026-09-21.
Caveat: The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy.

Certificate

Certificate number4420
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level3
Module typeHardware
EmbodimentMulti-Chip Stand Alone
VendorApricorn · website
Hardware versionsP/Ns ASK3Z-16GB [2.0], ASK3Z-32GB [2.0], ASK3Z-64GB [2.0], ASK3Z-128GB [2.0], ASK3-NX-2GB [2.0], ASK3-NX-4GB [2.0], ASK3-NX-8GB [2.0], ASK3-NX-16GB [2.0], ASK3-NX-32GB [2.0], ASK3-NX-64GB [2.0], ASK3-NX-128GB [2.0], ASK3-NX-256GB [2.0], ASK3-NXC-4GB [2.0], ASK3-NXC-8GB [2.0], ASK3-NXC-16GB [2.0], ASK3-NXC-32GB [2.0], ASK3-NXC-64GB [2.0], ASK3-NXC-128GB [2.0] ASK3-NXC-256GB [2.0]; Hardware Version: Rev A; P/Ns ASK3-NXC-4GB [2.1], ASK3-NXC-8GB [2.1], ASK3-NXC-16GB [2.1], ASK3-NXC-32GB [2.1], ASK3-NXC-64GB [2.1], ASK3-NXC-128GB [2.1], ASK3-NXC-256GB [2.1], ASK3-NXC-512GB [2.1]; Hardware Version: Rev B; P/Ns ASK3Z-16GB [2.1], ASK3Z-32GB [2.1], ASK3Z-64GB [2.1], ASK3Z-128GB [2.1], ASK3-NX-2GB [2.1], ASK3-NX-4GB [2.1], ASK3-NX-8GB [2.1], ASK3-NX-16GB [2.1], ASK3-NX-32GB [2.1], ASK3-NX-64GB [2.1], ASK3-NX-128GB [2.1], ASK3-NX-256GB [2.1], ASK3-NX-512GB [2.1]; Hardware Version: Rev C
Firmware versions2.0 and 2.1

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z and Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NX are hardware encrypted USB 3.1 memory keys.The software free design allows interface to any host that supports USB and mass storage.Authentication is performed via the embedded keypad and all critical security parameters (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 programmable brute force, recovery PINs, 7-16 digit PINs, auto lock, read only modes, and is compatible with our Aegis Configurator.

Security level exceptions

  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms (9)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AESA1909, C967
CKGvendor affirmed
DRBGC1032
ECDSAC1033
ENT
KAS
KAS-SSCA1913
KDAA1913
SHSC1029

Tested configurations

  • N/A

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2023-01-20InitialAEGISOLVE, Inc.
2023-02-14UpdateAEGISOLVE, Inc.
2024-11-27UpdateAEGISOLVE, 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 at the time of the earliest snapshot
  • 2026-09-22: observed moving from active to historical
  • Validation dates on record: 2023-01-20, 2023-02-14, 2024-11-27

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