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Common Criteria SSDs

  • Security: Common Criteria and NIAP-evaluated configurations
  • Interfaces: SATA and PCIe/NVMe
  • Form Factors: 2.5-inch, M.2, mSATA and U.2
  • Capacity Range: 125GB to 20TB
  • Authentication: Pre-boot authorization by supported configuration
NIAP-Certified and CSfC-Listed Secure Storage

Common Criteria SSDs for Government and Mission-Critical Systems

Accelerated Memory Production supplies Common Criteria SSD configurations based on the Novachips Scalar and Express P-Series evaluated under NIAP VID 11567. The evaluated family is also included on the NSA CSfC Hardware Full Drive Encryption Components List.

Available configurations include 2.5-inch SATA, M.2 SATA, mSATA, M.2 PCIe/NVMe and U.2 PCIe/NVMe SSDs from 125GB to 20TB. Compare the exact AMP part number, hardware version and firmware before requesting pricing or qualifying a drive.

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What Is a Common Criteria SSD?

A Common Criteria SSD is a solid-state drive configuration evaluated against defined security functional and assurance requirements. For U.S. government procurement, NIAP administers the Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme and publishes validated products.

Standardized as ISO/IEC 15408, Common Criteria provides a repeatable framework for documenting security claims and having accredited laboratories evaluate those claims. Certification applies only to the identified product, hardware, firmware and evaluated configuration—not automatically to every related SSD.

Why Choose a Common Criteria-Certified SSD?

IT vendors regularly make security claims about their products. Common Criteria provides documented, independent evaluation of the claims and configuration defined in the applicable Security Target.

For defense, government and other security-sensitive programs, this evidence helps procurement and engineering teams compare secure SSD options and confirm that the selected solid-state drive matches the required evaluated configuration.

Benefit 01

Standardized Testing

Standardized testing to ensure unbiased and consistent evaluation of secure flash and safe SSD products.

Benefit 02

Recognized Industry Metrics

Evaluation against recognized industry metrics, ensuring comprehensive and relevant cybersecurity assessments.

Benefit 03

Third-Party Credibility

Increased credibility from third-party testing organizations that use open, transparent processes.

Certification scope: Certification applies to the exact product, hardware version, firmware version and evaluated configuration identified in the applicable documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Common Criteria SSD?

A Common Criteria SSD is a solid-state drive configuration evaluated against defined security functional and assurance requirements. Certification applies to the exact product, hardware, firmware and configuration identified in the evaluation documentation.

What is the difference between Common Criteria and CSfC?

Common Criteria is a product security-evaluation framework, while CSfC is an NSA program for using eligible commercial components in layered solutions. A Common Criteria or NIAP validation does not automatically make every product CSfC-listed.

Are these SSDs on the NSA CSfC Components List?

The Novachips Scalar and Express P-Series SSD evaluated under NIAP VID 11567 appears on the NSA Hardware Full Drive Encryption Components List. Confirm that the exact AMP part number, hardware version and firmware map to the evaluated configuration.

What are the TOE and Security Target?

The Target of Evaluation is the product or system being evaluated. The Security Target describes its security objectives, threats, functional requirements and evaluation scope.

Does certification apply to every AMP SSD?

No. Certification applies only to the exact evaluated product, hardware revision, firmware version and configuration identified in the applicable certification documentation.

Which SSD formats are included in the current reference table?

The current reference table includes 2.5-inch SATA, M.2 SATA, mSATA, M.2 PCIe/NVMe and 2.5-inch U.2 PCIe/NVMe configurations.

What is pre-boot authentication?

Pre-boot authentication requires an authorized user credential, such as a supported smart card or password, before access to the protected system or encrypted drive is granted.

Is Common Criteria the same as FIPS 140?

No. They are separate security programs with different scopes and validation requirements. Confirm which certification, protection profile and exact product configuration your program requires.

What information should I provide with an inquiry?

Provide the required certification, form factor, interface, capacity, host platform, authentication method, operating environment, quantity, firmware constraints and expected program life.

Need Help Selecting a Secure SSD?

Share the required certification, form factor, interface, capacity, authentication, host platform and program requirements so AMP can review the applicable configuration.