Arista MACsec data plane accelerator [on-chip-driver]
Arista MACsec data plane accelerator [on-chip-driver], from Arista Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5478 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2031-08-10. 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 | 5478 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-08-10 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-hybrid |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Arista Networks, Inc. · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Arista MACsec encryption 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
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | 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: 2026-08-11