Cygnus X3 PSD Cryptographic Module
Cygnus X3 PSD Cryptographic Module, from Pitney Bowes, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1217 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.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1217 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single-chip |
| Vendor | Pitney Bowes, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 01.05.05 |
| Hardware versions | P/N 1R84000 Version A |
| Firmware versions | 01.00.06 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Pitney Bowes Cygnus X3 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 (5)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-22 | 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: 2009-10-22