Maxar AEDS
Caveat: The tamper evident seals are installed as indicated in the Security Policy. This module contains the embedded module NPCT6XX TPM 2.0 validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #2627 operating in FIPS mode.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4649 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Maxar Technologies · website |
| Hardware versions | Revision 1 |
| Firmware versions | 1.0.6.1558.2958 |
Module description
The Maxar AEDS is a network based ground to spacecraft AES GCM & CTR mode encryption/decryption appliance hosted on a 1U network security server. It can support multiple channels simultaneously on up to 6 different subnets with speeds over 75 Mbit/s. There is a web based Crypto Operator interface for easy set-up and configuration. The User interfaces are TCP/IP socket based and follow a straightforward ICD. Both are protected with TLS 1.2.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A2061 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | 2178, C585 |
| DRBG | A2061 |
| HMAC | A2061 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A2062 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A2061, A2090 |
| SHS | A2061 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-27 | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2023-10-27