Digi has become the first provider of cellular connectivity products to achieve FIPS 140-3 validation without specialised SKUs, setting a benchmark for secure wireless infrastructure.

The firm says this is a major advancement in device security with the validation of FIPS 140-3 cryptographic modules across its portfolio based on the Digi Accelerated Linux (DAL) operating system: EX, IX and TX cellular routers; Digi Connect IT console servers and EZ serial device and terminal servers; and AnywhereUSB USB Over IP.

This achievement builds on Digi’s prior FIPS 140-2 validation and reinforces its commitment to delivering high levels of security for mission-critical applications. FIPS 140-3, the latest standard from the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), introduces enhanced requirements for cryptographic modules, including stronger security controls, improved testing rigour and alignment with modern cyber-security threats.

The FIPS 140-3 validated implementation is integrated across its cellular routers and infrastructure devices powered by DAL OS, enabling users to meet the stringent government and regulated industry requirements for data protection, encryption and authentication.

“Security is foundational to everything we deliver at Digi,” said Landon Reese, vice president at Digi. “Achieving FIPS 140-3 validation – and doing so as the first provider in the cellular connectivity space – demonstrates our continued leadership in secure IoT infrastructure. Our customers depend on us to protect critical data and communications, and this milestone ensures they remain ahead of evolving regulatory and threat landscapes.”

FIPS 140-3 validation is required for federal agencies, government contractors and organisations operating in highly regulated sectors such as healthcare, finance and public safety, where protecting sensitive data is essential. By delivering FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography, Digi enables organisations to deploy secure connectivity with confidence in environments where compliance, resilience and trust are paramount.

Digi has completed validation under the NIST CMVP cryptographic module validation programme, ensuring compliance with the latest FIPS 140-3 standard. The security architecture is built on modern cryptographic frameworks aligned with current NIST guidance, delivering enhanced protection against evolving cyber threats.

FIPS 140-3 validation is available across Digi’s DAL OS-based portfolio, including enterprise (EX), industrial (IX) and transportation (TX) cellular routers, as well as infrastructure and connectivity products, extending the broad coverage previously achieved under FIPS 140-2.

As with previous implementations, FIPS functionality can be enabled through simple configuration, reducing complexity and eliminating the need for specialised product variants.

Aligning users with the latest federal security requirements as FIPS 140-2 approaches sunset ensures long-term compliance and investment protection.

Digi’s FIPS 140-3 validated products are designed to support a wide range of critical applications, including government and defence communications, public safety and emergency services, transportation and smart infrastructure, utilities and energy, and healthcare and financial services.

FIPS 140-3 validation (www.digi.com/solutions/by-technology/fips-140) is now available across Digi’s DAL OS-based products (www.digi.com/solutions/by-technology/dal-operating-system) through firmware updates and new product shipments.

Through an integrated portfolio of managed services, intelligent software, secure connectivity and resilient edge products, Digi helps enterprises monitor, update and control assets in real time, strengthen compliance, streamline workflows and keep distributed operations running without interruption. Since 1985, Digi (www.digi.com) has enabled organisations worldwide to modernise operations and connect millions of devices.