CoSign
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1208 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | ARX (Algorithmic Research) · website |
| Hardware versions | 4.0 |
| Firmware versions | 4.5 |
Module description
CoSign is a digital signature appliance that is connected to the organizational network and manages all signature keys and certificates of organization's end-users. End-users will connect securely to CoSign from their PC for the purpose of signing documents and data.
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| HMAC | 241 |
| RNG | 265 |
| RSA | 227 |
| SHS | 554, 586 |
| Triple-DES | 498, 523 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
MD5; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-19 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 2009-10-19