Module Name

Aegis Fortress L3 Cryptographic Module

Standard

FIPS 140-2

Status

Active

Sunset Date

7/28/2026

Overall Level

3

Caveat

When configured as specified in Section 11.1 of the Security Policy

Security Level Exceptions

• Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Module Type

Hardware

Embodiment

Multi-Chip Stand Alone

Description

The Aegis Fortress L3 is a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated hardware encrypted USB 3.1 external storage drive. Its software free design allows interface to any host that supports USB and mass storage. Authentication is performed via the embedded keypad and all CSPs (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 forced enrollment, programmable brute force, recovery PINs, 7-16 digit PINs, auto lock, read only modes, and is compatible with Apricorn’s Aegis Configurator.

Tested Configuration(s)

• N/A

FIPS Algorithms

AES	Certs. #C555 and #C1597
CKG	vendor affirmed
DRBG	Cert. #C656
ECDSA	Cert. #C570
KAS	Cert. #C570
SHS	Cert. #C568

Allowed Algorithms

NDRNG

Hardware Versions

P/Ns AFL3-500, AFL3-1TB, AFL3-2TB, AFL3-3TB, AFL3-4TB, AFL3-5TB, AFL3-S500, AFL3-S1TB, AFL3-S2TB, AFL3-S4TB, AFL3-S8TB, AFL3-S16TB and AFL3-S20TB; Hardware Version: Rev B1

Firmware Versions

3.2