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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #3989

Details

Module Name
Quadient Postal Security Device (PSD)
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Active
Sunset Date
7/18/2026
Overall Level
3
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Embedded
Description
The Quadient Postal Security Device (PSD) is a cryptographic module embedded within postal franking machines. The PSD performs all franking machine’s cryptographic and postal security functions and protects the Critical Security Parameters (CSPs) and Postal Relevant Data from unauthorized access.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • N/A
Approved Algorithms
AES Certs. #A728 and #A760
CKG vendor affirmed
CVL Cert. #A761
DRBG Cert. #1835
DSA Cert. #A767
ECDSA Cert. #517
HMAC Cert. #A729
KAS-SSC vendor affirmed
KTS AES Cert. #A728 and HMAC Cert. #A729; key establishment methodology provides 128 bits of encryption strength
RSA Cert. #A765
SHS Cert. #A730
Allowed Algorithms
NDRNG
Hardware Versions
A0014227-B and A0014227-C
Firmware Versions
a30.08 (P/N: A0134483A)

Vendor

Quadient Technologies France
42-46 Avenue Aristide Briand
Bagneux 92220
France

Adriana Rosca
a.rosca@quadient.com
Phone: +33 1 45 36 61 04
Fax: +33 1 45 36 30 10

Related Files

Security Policy
Consolidated Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
7/19/2021 Initial PENUMBRA SECURITY