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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #261

Details

Module Name
Compliant Meter Postal Security Device
Standard
FIPS 140-1
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
Skipjack is no longer approved
Overall Level
3
Caveat
None
Security Level Exceptions
  • Physical Security: Level 3 +EFP
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
The Pitney Bowes Compliant Meter 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 IBIP Metering products. The PSD has been designed to support international postal markets and their rapidly evolving requirements for digital indicia.
Approved Algorithms
SHA-1 Cert. #86
Skipjack Cert. #6
Triple-DES Cert. #98
Triple-DES MAC; DSA Cert. #58
Other Algorithms
DES; HMAC; RSA (PKCS#1, key exchange, vendor affirmed)
Hardware Versions
Part number 1A00, Revisions AAA, AAB, AAC, AAD, and AAE.

Vendor

Pitney Bowes, Inc.
35 Waterview Drive
Shelton, CT 06484-8000
USA

Douglas Clark
douglas.clark@pb.com
Phone: 203-924-3500
Fax: 203-924-3406

Related Files

Security Policy
Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
10/11/2002 Initial UL VERIFICATION SERVICES INC
10/21/2002 Update
2/20/2003 Update
3/7/2003 Update