Axis Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4621 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Axis Communications AB · website |
| Software versions | 3.0.9 |
Module description
The Axis cryptographic module based on OpenSSL is a general-purpose cryptographic library that provides FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic algorithms serving secure communication for Axis network products.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A5198 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A5198 |
| DRBG | A5198 |
| DSA | A5198 |
| ECDSA | A5198 |
| HMAC | A5198 |
| KAS-RSA-SSC | A5198 |
| KAS-SSC | A5198 |
| KBKDF | A5198 |
| KDA | A5198 |
| KMAC | A5198 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS-RSA | |
| PBKDF | A5198 |
| RSA | A5198 |
| SHA-3 | A5198 |
| SHS | A5198 |
| Triple-DES | A5198 |
Tested configurations
- AXIS OS 11 (11.9) running AXIS P3265-LVE Dome Camera with an ARM Cortex A-53 with PAA
- AXIS OS 11 (11.9) running AXIS P3265-LVE Dome Camera with an ARM Cortex A-53 without PAA
- AXIS OS 11 (11.9) running AXIS Q6135-LE PTZ Network Camera with an ARM Cortex A-9 with PAA
- AXIS OS 11 (11.9) running AXIS Q6135-LE PTZ Network Camera with an ARM Cortex A-9 without PAA
- AXIS OS 12 (12.2) running AXIS A1610 Network Door Controller with an ARM Cortex A-9 with PAA
- AXIS OS 12 (12.2) running AXIS A1610 Network Door Controller with an ARM Cortex A-9 without PAA
- AXIS OS 12 (12.2) running AXIS C1310-E Mk II Network Horn Speaker with an ARM Cortex A-53 with PAA
- AXIS OS 12 (12.2) running AXIS C1310-E Mk II Network Horn Speaker with an ARM Cortex A-53 without PAA
- AXIS OS 12 (12.2) running AXIS M3125-LVE Dome Camera with an ARM Cortex A-53 with PAA
- AXIS OS 12 (12.2) running AXIS M3125-LVE Dome Camera with an ARM Cortex A-53 without PAA
- AXIS OS 12 (12.2) running AXIS Q1728 Block Camera with an ARM Cortex A-55 with PAA
- AXIS OS 12 (12.2) running AXIS Q1728 Block Camera with an ARM Cortex A-55 without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-02 | Initial | Acumen Security |
| 2025-08-15 | Update | Acumen Security |
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: 2023-10-02, 2025-08-15