Pitney Bowes iButton Postal Security Device (PSD)
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode and configured by Pitney Bowes, Inc.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1234 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Pitney Bowes, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | MAXQ1959B-F50# |
| Firmware versions | 6.01.02 and 8.01.03; Indicia Type 0, 2 and 5 |
Module description
The Pitney Bowes iButton Postal Security Device (PSD) has been designed in compliance with the United States Postal Service (USPS), Information-Based Indicia Program (IBIP), and Deutsche Post's FrankIT New Generation Digital Franking program. It employs strong encryption, decryption, and digital signature techniques for the protection of customer funds in Pitney Bowes global digital metering products. The PSD has been designed to support international postal markets and their rapidly evolving requirements for digital indicia.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3 + EFP
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
RNG (non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-30 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2010-01-06 | 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: 2009-11-30, 2010-01-06