AIX FIPS Crypto Provider for OpenSSL 3
Caveat: No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs (e.g., keys).
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4889 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-07-10 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | IBM · website |
Module description
AIX FIPS Crypto Provider is based on OpenSSL 3.0 and is supported on AIX for the Power 8, Power 9, Power 10 and above platforms.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Life-cycle assurance: Level 3
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-18 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2025-03-19 | Update | EWA - Canada |
| 2025-06-17 | Update | EWA - Canada |
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: 2024-11-18