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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #62

Details

Module Name
Francotyp-Postalia Security Module (FPSM)
Standard
FIPS 140-1
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
Validation Sunsetting Policy - FIPS 140-1 Certificate
Overall Level
2
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode using using Triple DES
Security Level Exceptions
  • Physical Security: Level 3
  • Key Management: Level 3
  • Module Interfaces: Level 3
  • Software Security: Level 3
  • Self Tests: Level 3
  • EMI/EMC: Level 3
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-chip embedded
Description
The FPSM is a multi-chip embedded cryptomodule. The FPSM is embedded in Postage Meters and provides security services to support the secure accounting and cryptographic functions necessary to implement a value evidencing apparatus.
Other Algorithms
DES (Cert. #59); Triple-DES (allowed for US Government use)
Hardware Versions
1.0
Software Versions
1.1

Vendor

Francotyp-Postalia GmbH
Triftweg 21-26
Birkenwerder D-16547
Germany

Andreas Wagner
awagner@francotyp.com

Related Files

Security Policy
Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
8/17/1999 Initial UL VERIFICATION SERVICES INC