Seagate SSG3 TCG Enterprise SSC SED FIPS 140 Module
Caveat: When operated in approved mode. 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. No operator authentication is enforced for executing security services that were unlocked by an authenticated service
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5495 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-08-17 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | MultiChipEmbed |
| Vendor | Seagate Technology LLC · website |
Module description
The primary function of the Seagate SSG3 TCG Enterprise SSC SED FIPS 140 Module is to provide encryption, access control, and cryptographic erase of the User Data stored on the module.
Security level exceptions
- Operational environment: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2026-08-18