Arista MACsec data plane accelerator [PHY]

Certificate details

Certificate ID #5309
Status active
Validation dates 03.06.2026
Sunset date 02-06-2031
Standard FIPS 140-3
Security level 1
Type Software-Hybrid
Embodiment MultiChipStand
Caveat No assurance of minimum security of SSPs (e.g., keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs
Exceptions
  • Non-invasive security: N/A
  • Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Description The Arista MACsec data plane accelerator is used by networking infrastructure to secure traffic across cloud networks consisting of long-distance and large-scale data communications across the globe and is protected by strong cryptography that meets regulatory requirements.
Vendor Arista Networks, Inc. http://www.arista.com
Lab Lightship Security, Inc.
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Extracted keywords

Symmetric Algorithms
AES-, CAST
Hash functions
SHA3, SHA3-256
Randomness
DRBG, RBG
Block cipher modes
GCM

Security level
level 1, Level 1

Author Hawes, David J. (Fed)
Creation date D:20260601110557-04'00'
Modification date D:20260601110557-04'00'
Pages 29
Creator Microsoft® Word for Microsoft 365
Producer Microsoft® Word for Microsoft 365

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