Digi International First Cellular Connectivity Provider to Achieve FIPS 140-3 Validation
Digi International achieved FIPS 140-3 validation for its Digi Accelerated Linux-based cellular routers and connectivity solutions, becoming the first cellular provider to certify without specialized SKUs. This certification enables government, healthcare, finance and public safety customers to meet NIST’s latest encryption and authentication requirements via simple firmware configuration.
1. FIPS 140-3 Validation Milestone
Digi International has validated its cryptographic modules under the NIST FIPS 140-3 program, making it the first provider in the cellular connectivity space to achieve this certification without requiring specialized SKUs. The validation covers the newest standard’s enhanced security controls, testing rigor and alignment with modern cyber threats.
2. Integration Across Product Portfolio
The FIPS 140-3 validated implementation is integrated across Digi’s Digi Accelerated Linux-based portfolio, including Enterprise (EX), Industrial (IX) and Transportation (TX) cellular routers, as well as infrastructure and connectivity devices. Customers can enable FIPS functionality via firmware updates or new shipments without additional configuration complexity.
3. Market and Compliance Impact
This certification enables organizations in government, defense, healthcare, finance, public safety and utilities to meet stringent data protection, encryption and authentication standards. It reinforces Digi’s leadership in secure IoT infrastructure and may drive adoption in regulated sectors requiring federal security compliance.
4. Availability and Future-Proofing
FIPS 140-3 validated firmware updates and new product shipments are now available, allowing customers to deploy secure connectivity solutions at scale. With FIPS 140-2 nearing sunset, this milestone future-proofs deployments and underpins long-term compliance and investment protection for critical applications.