Purity Encryption Module
Caveat: No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs (e.g., keys); 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 | 5395 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-07-11 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Pure Storage, Inc. · website |
Module description
Purity Encryption Module is a standalone cryptographic module for the Purity Operating Environment for FlashArray (Purity//FA). Purity//FA powers Pure Storage's FlashArray family of products which provide economical all-flash storage. Purity Encryption Module enables FlashArray to support always-on, inline encryption of data with an internal key management scheme that requires no user intervention.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Initial | Teron Labs |
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: 2026-07-12