Secure Generic Sub-System (SGSS)
Secure Generic Sub-System (SGSS), from Thales e-Security Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #115 at overall level 4. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 115 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 4 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Thales e-Security Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Secure Generic Sub-System (SGSS) is a multi-chip embedded module used to provide secure system initialization for a cryptographic device, such as the Datacryptor 2000, WebSentry and HSM products. The module contains a secure bootstrap and authenticates application-loading using the Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA).
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-13 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2003-01-08 | Update | |
| 2003-05-09 | Update | |
| 2003-05-19 | Update | |
| 2005-03-21 | Update | |
| 2005-04-05 | Update | |
| 2005-10-13 | Update |
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: 2000-09-13, 2003-01-08, 2003-05-09, 2003-05-19, 2005-03-21, 2005-04-05, 2005-10-13