Module Name
Cygnus X3 Hardware Security Module (XHSM)
Historical Reason
Moved to historical list due to sunsetting
Security Level Exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3 +EFP
Description
The Pitney Bowes Cygnus X3 Postal Security Device (PSD) has been designed in compliance with FIPS 140-2 in order to support international digital indicia standards globally. The Cygnus X3 HSM Cryptographic Module employs strong encryption, decryption, and digital signature techniques for the protection of customer funds in Pitney Bowes Postage Metering products.
Approved Algorithms
| AES |
Cert. #1979 |
| CVL |
Cert. #20 |
| DRBG |
Cert. #181 |
| DSA |
Cert. #632 |
| ECDSA |
Cert. #286 |
| HMAC |
Cert. #1192 |
| KAS |
Cert. #33 |
| RSA |
Cert. #1063 |
| SHS |
Cert. #1733 |
| Triple-DES |
Cert. #1319 |
| Triple-DES MAC |
Triple-DES Cert. #1319, vendor affirmed |
Other Algorithms
AES (Cert. #1979, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 128 or 256 bits of encryption strength); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Hardware Versions
P/N 1R84000 Version A
Firmware Versions
01.00.06 and 01.03.0074 (Device Abstraction Layer)
