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Projects Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program

Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program CAVP

Implementation Name
Cygnus X2 Postal Security Device
Description
The Pitney Bowes Cygnus X-2 Postal Security Device (PSD) has been designed in compliance with FIPS 140-2 and IPMAR security protection profile in order to support the USPS IBIP and international digital indicia standards globally. The PSD employs strong encryption, decryption, and digital signature techniques for the protectionof customer funds in Pitney Bowes Postage Metering products.
Version
1M00 USA, 1M20 UK AAA (Firmware)
Type
FIRMWARE
Vendor
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
35 Waterview Drive
Shelton, CT 06484-8000
USA
Contacts
Douglas Clark
[email protected]
203-924-3206
Fax: 203-924-3406

ECDSA 18

   First Validated: 11/4/2005
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Gatekeeper 3 (GK3) ASIC ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-2): Expand
Gatekeeper 3 (GK3) ASIC ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-2): Expand
Gatekeeper 3 (GK3) ASIC ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-2): Expand

HMAC 128

   First Validated: 11/4/2005
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Gatekeeper 3 (GK3) ASIC HMAC-SHA-1 Expand

TDES 386

   First Validated: 11/4/2005
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Gatekeeper 3 (GK3) ASIC TDES-CBC Expand
Gatekeeper 3 (GK3) ASIC TDES-ECB Expand

RNG 146

   First Validated: 11/4/2005
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Gatekeeper 3 (GK3) ASIC RNG FIPS (186-2) General Purpose: Expand

DSA 153

   First Validated: 11/4/2005
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Gatekeeper 3 (GK3) ASIC DSA KeyGen (FIPS186-2): Expand
Gatekeeper 3 (GK3) ASIC DSA SigGen (FIPS186-2): Expand
Gatekeeper 3 (GK3) ASIC DSA SigVer (FIPS186-2): Expand

SHS 395

   First Validated: 11/4/2005
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Gatekeeper 3 (GK3) ASIC SHA-1 Expand

Created October 05, 2016, Updated September 22, 2026