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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #5256

Details

Module Name
AWS Link Encryption Module
Standard
FIPS 140-3
Status
Active
Sunset Date
5/4/2031
Overall Level
1
Caveat
When operated with module AWS-LC Cryptographic Module (dynamic) validated to FIPS 140-3 under Cert. #5146 operating in approved mode, No assurance of minimum security of SSPs (e.g., keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs
Security Level Exceptions
  • Non-invasive security: N/A
  • Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Module Type
Software-hybrid
Embodiment
MultiChipStand
Description
MACsec and DWDM link encryption is used by AWS networking infrastructure to secure traffic across its core network consisting of long-distance and large-scale data communications across the globe. Traffic flowing across the AWS global network is protected by strong cryptography and meets regulatory requirements.
Approved Algorithms
AES-ECB
A1359
AES-ECB
A4847
AES-ECB
AES 4545
AES-ECB
C373
AES-GCM
A1359
AES-GCM
A4847
AES-GCM
AES 4545
AES-GCM
C681
AES-XPN
A1359
AES-XPN
AES 4545
HMAC-SHA2-256
A5425
HMAC-SHA2-256
A5433
HMAC-SHA2-256
A5434
SHA2-256
A5425
SHA2-256
A5433
SHA2-256
A5434

Vendor

Amazon Web Services, Inc.
1918 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
USA

AWS FIPS Team
[email protected]
Phone: 000-000-0000

Related Files

Security Policy
Consolidated Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
5/5/2026 Initial Lightship Security, Inc.