Astro PDEG Motorola Advanced Crypto Engine (MACE)
Caveat: Interim Validation. When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11 of the Security Policy. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4870 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-11-06 |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single Chip |
| Vendor | Motorola Solutions, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns 5185912Y03, 5185912Y05, 5185912T05 |
| Firmware versions | R02.07.04 |
Module description
The ASTRO PDEG MACE provides secure key management, and data encryption for the Motorola Solutions PDEG Encryption Unit.
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 | AES 819 |
| AES-CFB8 | AES 819 |
| AES-ECB | AES 819 |
| AES-GCM | AES 1295 |
| AES-KW | AES 5358 |
| AES-OFB | AES 819 |
| Counter DRBG | A2935 |
| RSA SigVer (FIPS186-5) | A5253 |
| SHA2-256 | SHS 817 |
Allowed algorithms
KTS (AES Key Unwrap) ([IG D.G] AES Cert. #AES 819, (key unwrapping; SSP establishment methodology provides 256 bits strength); Key Unwrapping )
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | 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: 2024-11-07