Microchip’s Drive Now FIPS 140 Validated

Corsec would like to congratulate our partner, Microchip Technology, Inc., on completing a Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 140-2 (FIPS 140-2) validation on their NV-2108 Flashtec™ PCIe NVRAM Drive.

To achieve this milestone, Microchip partnered with Corsec, completing a Level 2 validation as seen in certificate #4044. For more information on the validation and to find additional details on the Crypto Module security policy, visit NIST’s validated modules site.

For more information on engineering your product to meet Federal and regulated industry security requirements, schedule time to speak to a Corsec engineer.

About FIPS 140

FIPS 140-2 / FIPS 140-3 are a joint effort by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), under the Canadian government. The Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), headed by NIST, provides module and algorithm testing for FIPS 140, which applies to Federal agencies using validated cryptographic modules to protect sensitive government data in computer and telecommunication systems. FIPS 140 provides stringent third-party assurance of security claims on any product containing cryptography that may be purchased by a government agency.

FIPS, which is mandated by law in the U.S. and very strictly enforced in Canada, is also currently being reviewed by ISO to become an international standard. FIPS 140 has gained worldwide recognition as an important benchmark for third party validations of encryption products of all kinds. A FIPS 140 validation of a product provides end users with a high degree of product security, assurance, and dependability.

Microchip is a leading developer of solid-state drives (SSD). The Microchip NV-2108 Flashtec™ PCIe NVRAM Drive is an 8 GB4, 2.5-inch form factor NVRAM dual port drive that provides outstanding reliability, performance, and security. The Microchip NV-2108 is inserted directly into a DellEMC server at the factory or by the customer during installation. The hardware and firmware are pre-loaded, so all security features are available at start-up.

For two decades Corsec has assisted companies through the IT security certification process for FIPS 140-2 / FIPS 140-3, Common Criteria (CC) and the DoD’s APL. We are a privately owned company focused on partnering with organizations worldwide to assist with the process of security certifications and validations. Our certification methodology helps open doors to new markets and increase revenue for clients with products ranging from mobile phones to satellites. Our broad knowledge safeguards against common pitfalls and thwarts delays, translating to a swift and seamless path to certification. Corsec has created the benchmark for providing business leaders with fast, flexible access to industry knowledge on security certifications and validations.

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