ACE Encryption Engine
ACE Encryption Engine, from VMware, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #859 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 859 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | VMware, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The ACE Encryption Engine allows virtual machines to be encapsulated into files which can be saved, copied, and provisioned. VMware Software Cryptographic Implementation is the kernel implementation that enables the VMware ACE application to perform its cryptographic functions such as hashing, encryption, digital signing, etc.
Approved algorithms (7)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; non-compliant); DSA signature generation (non-compliant); MD5; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (sign/verify 512 bits; non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (single-user mode)
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-06 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
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 historical
- Validation dates on record: 2007-11-06