Astro Subscriber Motorola Advanced Crypto Engine (MACE) - Security Level 3
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11 of Security Policy. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4833 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-10-10 |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single Chip |
| Vendor | Motorola Solutions, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns 5185912Y03, 5185912Y05, 5185912T05 |
| Firmware versions | R01.13.04 with [AES256 R01.00.00 and AES256 R01.00.01] |
Module description
The MACE cryptographic processor is used in security modules embedded in Motorola's Astro family of radio systems products. It provides secure voice and data capabilities as well as APCO Over-The-Air-Rekeying and advanced key management.
Security level exceptions
- Operational environment: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A2261 |
| AES-CBC | A2262 |
| AES-CFB8 | A2260 |
| AES-ECB | A2261 |
| AES-ECB | A2262 |
| AES-GCM | A2262 |
| AES-KW | A2263 |
| AES-KW | A2264 |
| AES-OFB | A2260 |
| AES-OFB | A2261 |
| AES-OFB | A2262 |
| Counter DRBG | A2265 |
| ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A655 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | HMAC 1796 |
| KAS-ECC Sp800-56Ar3 | A2266 |
| RSA SigVer (FIPS186-2) | RSA 396 |
| RSA SigVer (FIPS186-5) | A5253 |
| SHA2-256 | SHS 817 |
| SHA2-384 | SHS 2399 |
Allowed algorithms
KTS [38F] (IG D.G: AES CBC Cert. #A2261 or #A2262 (key unwrapping only; Key establishment methodology provides 256 bits strength.; key unwrapping)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-11 | 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: 2024-10-11