Arista MACsec data plane accelerator [on-chip]
Arista MACsec data plane accelerator [on-chip], from Arista Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5462 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2031-08-04. 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5462 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-08-04 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | SingleChip |
| Vendor | Arista Networks, Inc. · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Arista MACsec data plane accelerator is used by networking infrastructure to secure traffic across cloud networks consisting of long-distance and large-scale data communications across the globe and is protected by strong cryptography that meets regulatory requirements.
Security level exceptions
- Software/Firmware security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Initial | 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: 2026-08-05