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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #4420

Details

Module Name
Aegis Secure Key 3Z and Aegis Secure Key 3NX Cryptographic Module
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Active
Sunset Date
9/21/2026
Overall Level
3
Caveat
The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy.
Security Level Exceptions
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z and Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NX are hardware encrypted USB 3.1 memory keys.The software free design allows interface to any host that supports USB and mass storage.Authentication is performed via the embedded keypad and all critical security parameters (PINs, encryption keys, etc) never leave the device boundary for improved security. The device supports 1 administrator and 1 user and offers a variety of features including programmable brute force, recovery PINs, 7-16 digit PINs, auto lock, read only modes, and is compatible with our Aegis Configurator.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • N/A
Approved Algorithms
AES Certs. #A1909 and #C967
CKG vendor affirmed
DRBG Cert. #C1032
ECDSA Cert. #C1033
ENT P
KAS KAS-SSC Cert. #A1913, KDA Cert. #A1913
KAS-SSC Cert. #A1913
KDA Cert. #A1913
SHS Cert. #C1029
Allowed Algorithms
N/A
Hardware Versions
P/Ns ASK3Z-16GB, ASK3Z-32GB, ASK3Z-64GB, ASK3Z-128GB, ASK3-NX-2GB, ASK3-NX-4GB, ASK3-NX-8GB, ASK3-NX-16GB , ASK3-NX-32GB, ASK3-NX-64GB, ASK3-NX-128GB, ASK3-NX-256GB, ASK3-NXC-4GB, ASK3-NXC-8GB, ASK3-NXC-16GB, ASK3-NXC-32GB, ASK3-NXC-64GB, ASK3-NXC-128GB and ASK3-NXC-256GB; Hardware Version: Rev A
Firmware Versions
2.0

Vendor

Apricorn
12191 Kirkham Road
Poway, CA 92064
USA

Robert Davidson
RDavidson@apricorn.com
Phone: 858-513-2000
Fax: 858-513-2020

Validation History

Date Type Lab
1/20/2023 Initial ÆGISOLVE
2/14/2023 Update ÆGISOLVE