CHR Cryptographic Module
CHR Cryptographic Module, from Bull SAS, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1221 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 | 1221 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Bull SAS · website |
| Hardware versions | 003/A [1] or 004/A [2] |
| Firmware versions | V1.02-00L [1] or V1.03-00L [2] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The BULL CHR is a multi-chip standalone security module providing functionality for the secure loading of applications. The CHR is the corner stone of a range of security products developed and signed by BULL as Application Provider and known as "CRYPT2Pay HR" product range available for different domain of applications including Banks and Financial Institutions. Additional products may be developed by Application Providers, based on the CHR.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3 + EFP/EFT
Approved algorithms (2)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-17 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2011-07-05 | 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: 2009-11-17, 2011-07-05