Hitachi Storage Hardware Encryption Module
Hitachi Storage Hardware Encryption Module, from Hitachi Vantara, Ltd., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5389 at overall level 2. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2031-07-08. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: No assurance of minimum security of SSPs (e.g., keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs. When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11.1 of the Security Policy. The tamper evident seal installed as indicated in the Security Policy.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5389 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-07-08 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | MultiChipEmbed |
| Vendor | Hitachi Vantara, Ltd. · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The module provides high speed data at rest encryption for Hitachi storage.
Security level exceptions
- Operational environment: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Initial | ECSEC Laboratory 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: 2026-07-09