AIX FIPS Crypto Provider for OpenSSL 3
AIX FIPS Crypto Provider for OpenSSL 3, from IBM, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #4889 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2029-07-10. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
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
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
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