Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Module Name

Compliant Meter Postal Security Device (CoMet PSD)

Standard

FIPS 140-2

Status

Historical

 Historical Reason

Skipjack is no longer approved

Overall Level

3

Caveat

None

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) and with the Canada Post Corporation’s Digital Meter Indicia Specification 3457. It employs strong encryption, decryption, and digital signature techniques for the protection of customer funds in Pitney Bowes IBIP Metering products. The PSD is a secure module employed within the metering product which performs high-speed cryptographic functions, funds management, and printer administration functions that preclude unauthorized disbursing of indicia. The PSD has been designed to support international postal markets and their rapidly evolving requirements for digital indicia.

Approved Algorithms

DSA	Cert. #58
ECDSA	vendor affirmed
HMAC-SHA-1	Cert. #86, vendor affirmed
RSA	PKCS #1, vendor affirmed
SHS	Cert. #86
Skipjack	Cert. #6
Triple-DES	Cert. #98
Triple-DES MAC	Triple-DES Cert. #98, vendor affirmed

Other Algorithms

Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)

Hardware Versions

P/Ns 1A00 Version BAA, 1AEC Version AAA, 1APC Version ABC