NetApp CryptoMod
NetApp CryptoMod, from NetApp, Inc., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5271 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2029-07-18. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in section 11 of the Security Policy. No assurance of minimum security of SSPs (e.g., keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5271 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-07-18 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | NetApp, Inc. · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
CryptoMod is a software cryptographic module whose purpose is to provide encryption/decryption services for NetApp's ONTAP Operating System (OS) kernel. The CryptoMod module makes use of the AES-NI instruction set in Intel processors.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Initial | Lightship Security, Inc. |
| 2026-05-22 | Update | Lightship Security, Inc. |
| 2026-07-01 | Update | Lightship Security, 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: 2026-05-15