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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #5531

Details

Module Name
Astro Subscriber Motorola Advanced Crypto Engine (MACE) - Security Level 2
Standard
FIPS 140-3
Status
Active
Sunset Date
9/23/2031
Overall Level
2
Caveat
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. The module generates SSPs (e.g., keys) whose strengths are modified by available entropy
Security Level Exceptions
  • Roles, services, and authentication: Level 3
  • Software/Firmware security: Level 3
  • Operational environment: N/A
  • Non-invasive security: N/A
  • Self-tests: Level 3
  • Life-cycle assurance: Level 3
  • Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
SingleChip
Description
The MACE cryptographic processor is used in security modules embedded in Motorola's Astro family of radio systems products. It provides secure voice and data capabilities as well as APCO Over-The-Air-Rekeying and advanced key management.
Approved Algorithms
AES-CBC
A2261
AES-CBC
A2262
AES-CFB8
A2260
AES-ECB
A2261
AES-ECB
A2262
AES-GCM
A2262
AES-KW
A2263
AES-KW
A2264
AES-OFB
A2260
AES-OFB
A2261
AES-OFB
A2262
Counter DRBG
A6380
ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4)
A655
HMAC-SHA2-384
HMAC 1796
KAS-ECC Sp800-56Ar3
A2266
RSA SigVer (FIPS186-2)
RSA 396
RSA SigVer (FIPS186-5)
A5253
SHA2-256
SHS 817
SHA2-384
SHS 2399

Vendor

Motorola Solutions, Inc.
500 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60661
USA

Jason Blair
[email protected]
Phone: 847-576-5000
 Dolma Bharadwaj
[email protected]
Phone: 847-576-5000

Related Files

Security Policy
Consolidated Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
9/24/2026 Initial Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab