3e-520 Secure Access Point Cryptographic Module
3e-520 Secure Access Point Cryptographic Module, from Ultra Intelligence & Communications, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4427 at overall level 2. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2026-09-21. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4427 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Ultra Intelligence & Communications · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.0 |
| Firmware versions | 5.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The 3e-520 Secure Access Point acts as an access point for the universal wireless family of devices from 3eTI. The 520 board is installed inside the wireless devices and provides the cryptographic functionality for the device. The access point allows for wireless clients or wireless bridges to securely connect wirelessly with the module and send encrypted data.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (12)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | A1701, A1702 |
| CVL | A1702 |
| DRBG | A1702 |
| ECDSA | A1702 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | A1701, A1702 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A1702 |
| KBKDF | A1702 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A1702 |
| SHS | A1701, A1702, A2152 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-27 | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2023-01-27