N18D Postage Meter
N18D Postage Meter, from Neopost Technologies, holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #133 at overall level 2. 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 | 133 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Neopost Technologies · website |
| Software versions | v. 6.1 |
| Hardware versions | v. 4101508D |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The N18D module is a postage meter supporting accounting and cryptographic functions for secure electronic transactions. Associated to a document transport system and an inkjet print-head, the module is capable of producing up to 180 envelopes per minute.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3 +EFP/EFT
Approved algorithms (2)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 | |
| SHA-1 | 41 |
Other algorithms
DES (Certs. #106 and #107);
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-01-16 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2006-10-03 | 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: 2001-01-16, 2006-10-03