Smart Guardian FIPS
Smart Guardian FIPS, from Gemalto, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1260 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 | 1260 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Gemalto · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns [HWP117762, HWP117763, HWP118770 and HWP118771] Version A |
| Firmware versions | 1411 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Gemalto introduces Smart Guardian FIPS, a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Approved secure USB flash drive. The advanced flash drive combines an onboard cryptographic controller that encrypts all data stored on the secure partition by Approved hardware-based AES 256bit, a smartcard chip that provides key management through proven technology, and a ruggedized tamper resistant housing to create a complete portable secure storage solution for all users looking to protect their data.
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
AES (Cert. #877, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 192 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-15 | 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: 2010-02-15