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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #600

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
Security Level Exceptions
  • Physical Security: Level 3 +EFT
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), and Deutsche Post's FrankIT New Generation Digital Franking program. 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. #90
RNG Cert. #86
SHS Cert. #167
Triple-DES Cert. #185
Triple-DES MAC Triple-DES Cert. #185; vendor affirmed
Other Algorithms
RSA (encrypt/decrypt); HMAC (non-compliant)
Hardware Versions
DS1955B PB4 4.00

Vendor

Pitney Bowes, Inc.
35 Waterview Drive
Shelton, CT 06484
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
12/8/2005 Initial SAIC-VA