Cygnus X-2 Postal Security Device
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1121 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Pitney Bowes, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1MEC BBC/BAJ (Canada), 1MES BBC/BAJ (Canada), 1MCT BBC/BAJ (Canada), 1MET BBC/BAJ (Canada), 1M00 BBC/BAJ (US) and 1M05 BBC/BAJ (US) |
Module description
The Pitney Bowes Cygnus X-2 Postal Security Device (PSD) has been designed in compliance with FIPS 140-2 and IPMAR security protection profile in order to support the USPS IBIP and international digital indicia standards globally. The PSD employs strong encryption, decryption, and digital signature techniques for the protection of customer funds in Pitney Bowes Postage Metering products.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3 +EFP
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-14 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2009-04-14