Apple FIPS Cryptographic Modules v9.0 for ARM (iOS 12, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, and T2 Firmware)

Learn about two Cryptographic Modules: Apple CoreCrypto Module v9.0 for ARM and Apple CoreCrypto Kernel Module v9.0 for ARM (iOS 12, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, and T2 Firmware).

The Cryptographic Modules—Apple CoreCrypto Module v9.0 for ARM and Apple CoreCrypto Kernel Module v9.0 for ARM—require no setup or configuration to be in "FIPS Mode" for FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliance on devices running iOS 12, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, and T2 Firmware.

For complete instructions about proper use of the modules, refer to the Crypto Officer Role Guide for FIPS 140-2 Compliance for ARM (iOS 12, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, and T2 Firmware) (PDF).

Other operating systems

Learn more about product security, validations, and guidance for:

• macOS

• T2 Firmware

• iOS

• tvOS

• watchOS

• SEP: Secure Key Store