PSD Models C22, C28, C35 and C56
PSD Models C22, C28, C35 and C56, from Neopost Technologies, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1193 at overall level 3. 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1193 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Neopost Technologies · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N 4129955LD or P/N 4150859LB |
| Firmware versions | P/N 4148747LA Version 22.12.2, P/N 4151948VA Version 23.06 or P/N 4151948VB Version 23.08 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Neopost Canadian PSD (Postal Secure Device) for Low to High Range Franking machines.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3 + EFP/EFT
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
ECDSA (Cert. #62; non-compliant); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 96 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 90 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-06 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2010-04-09 | Update | |
| 2011-01-13 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2011-03-15 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2011-07-05 | Update | |
| 2011-12-01 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2012-04-12 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2014-01-01 | 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: 2009-10-06, 2010-04-09, 2011-01-13, 2011-03-15, 2011-07-05, 2011-12-01, 2012-04-12, 2014-01-01