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Extron Secure Shield

FIPS 140-2 certificate #4840 · Extron Electronics · data as of 2026-08-28
Active. Sunset date 2026-09-21, 23 days away. This is the FIPS 140-2 sunset: after it, agencies may keep the module only in existing systems.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys.

Certificate

Certificate number4840
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statusactive
Sunset date2026-09-21
Overall level1
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-Chip Stand Alone
VendorExtron Electronics
Software versions3.0.9

Module description

The Extron Secure Shield is a software library providing a C-language application program interface (API) for use by applications that require cryptographic functionality.

Security level exceptions

  • Physical Security: N/A
  • Design Assurance: Level 3

Approved algorithms

AlgorithmCAVP certificate
AESA4086, A6702
CKGvendor affirmed
CVLA4086, A6702
DRBGA4086, A6702
DSAA4086, A6702
ECDSAA4086, A6702
HMACA4086, A6702
KAS-RSA-SSCA4086, A6702
KAS-SSCA4086, A6702
KBKDFA4086, A6702
KDAA4086, A6702
KMACA4086, A6702
KTSA4086, A6702
KTS
KTS
KTS
KTS-RSA
PBKDFA4086, A6702
RSAA4086, A6702
SHA-3A4086, A6702
SHSA4086, A6702
Triple-DESA4086, A6702

Tested configurations

  • Debian 11.5 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) with PAA
  • Debian 11.5 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) without PAA
  • FreeBSD 13.1 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) with PAA
  • FreeBSD 13.1 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) without PAA
  • Linux 5.15 running on Extron Jupiter Platform with Xilinx ZUEG (ARM Cortex A-53) with PAA
  • Linux 5.15 running on Extron Jupiter Platform with Xilinx ZUEG (ARM Cortex A-53) without PAA
  • Linux 5.15 running on Extron Mercury Platform with Xilinx ZYNQ7 (ARM Cortex A-9) with PAA
  • Linux 5.15 running on Extron Mercury Platform with Xilinx ZYNQ7 (ARM Cortex A-9) without PAA
  • Linux 5.15 running on Extron Saturn Platform with Xilinx ZUCG (ARM Cortex A-53) with PAA
  • Linux 5.15 running on Extron Saturn Platform with Xilinx ZUCG (ARM Cortex A-53) without PAA
  • Linux 5.4 running on Extron Janus Platform with NXP i.MX6 (ARM Cortex A-9) with PAA
  • Linux 5.4 running on Extron Janus Platform with NXP i.MX6 (ARM Cortex A-9) without PAA
  • macOS 11.5.2 running on Apple i7 Mac Mini with Intel i7 (x64) with PAA
  • macOS 11.5.2 running on Apple i7 Mac Mini with Intel i7 (x64) without PAA
  • macOS 11.5.2 running on Apple M1 Mac Mini with M1 with PAA
  • macOS 11.5.2 running on Apple M1 Mac Mini with M1 without PAA
  • Ubuntu Linux 22.04.1 LTS running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) with PAA
  • Ubuntu Linux 22.04.1 LTS running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) without PAA
  • Windows 10 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) with PAA
  • Windows 10 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) without PAA (single-user mode)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2024-10-16InitialAcumen Security
2025-07-15UpdateAcumen 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: 2024-10-16, 2025-07-15

Source documents