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Certificate #1246

Details

Module Name
Pitney Bowes iButton Postal Security Device (PSD)
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Overall Level
3
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode and configured by Pitney Bowes, Inc.
Security Level Exceptions
  • Physical Security: Level 3 + EFP
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
The Pitney Bowes iButton Postal Security Device (PSD) has been designed in compliance with the United States Postal Service (USPS), Information-Based Indicia Program (IBIP). It employs strong encryption, decryption, and digital signature techniques for the protection of customer funds in Pitney Bowes global digital metering products. The PSD has been designed to support international postal markets and their rapidly evolving requirements for digital indicia.
Approved Algorithms
DSA Cert. #363
HMAC Cert. #631
RNG Cert. #623
SHS Cert. #1043
Triple-DES Cert. #817
Triple-DES MAC Triple-DES Cert. #817, vendor affirmed
Other Algorithms
RNG (non-compliant)
Hardware Versions
MAXQ1959B-F50#
Firmware Versions
9.01.00; Indicia Type 0, 1, 2, 5, 7 and 8

Vendor

Pitney Bowes, Inc.
35 Waterview Drive
Shelton, CT 06484
USA

Douglas Clark
douglas.clark@pb.com
Phone: 203-923-3206
Fax: 203-924-3406

Related Files

Security Policy
Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
12/29/2009 Initial SAIC-VA