Rosetta USB
Rosetta USB, from SPYRUS, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #144 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: When operated in FIPS mode and using FIPS Approved algorithms and processes as listed
Certificate
| Certificate number | 144 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | SPYRUS, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | USB110-FBK |
| Firmware versions | SPYCOS 2.01(FUP02) |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Rosetta USB is a low cost cryptographic token ideal for public key operations, key generation, and certificate storage. USB compatibility means simple "plug and play" ease of use. Rosetta USB provides user authentication, digital signatures, and data privacy all in a familiar key-shaped token. With both commercial and government cryptographic algorithms, Rosetta USB supports messaging and authentication requirements at a lower cost of deployment than smart cards or PC cards. Combined with the Rosetta Executive Suite software, Rosetta USB seamlessly plugs into e-mail, browsing, and data security applications.
Security level exceptions
- Roles and Services: Level 3
- EMI / EMC: Level 3
- Software Security: Level 3
Approved algorithms (2)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| RSA | vendor affirmed |
| Skipjack | 4 |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #78); Triple-DES (Cert #54; non-compliant); DSA (Cert. #31; non-compliant); KEA (key exchange)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-16 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2001-07-03 | Update | |
| 2014-01-01 | 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: 2001-04-16, 2001-07-03, 2014-01-01